Following a shooting at the Ogidi Police Area Command in Anambra State's Idemili North Local Government Area, at least three officers have been reported dead.
According to DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, spokesman for the State Police Command, the event caused enormous damage to the buildings there.
In his statement;
“Anambra State Police Command has reinforced security in the Idemili North area of the State following the attack on the Ogidi area command in the early hours of today(Saturday) 18/2/2023, where three police operatives paid the supreme price.
“The hoodlums started shooting sporadically on approaching the area command and threw IEDs and petrol bombs, gaining entrance. Unfortunately, the buildings in the police facility were affected.
“However, the Command observed with grave concern the loss of life and valuables as a result of this attack, calls for calm as the police are resolute in depriving these criminal elements of the space, they desire to perpetrate their evil acts and enhance the safety of life and property in the state”.
He further stated that the incident has been contained and people in the area should go about their normal duties.
