Some gunmen on Saturday attacked soldiers at a checkpoint in Agulu, Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State.
According to Daily Post, sources said the gunmen wielded automatic rifles, cutlasses and other dangerous weapons.
They reportedly arrived at the checkpoint, which was manned by soldiers and started shooting at them, causing the soldiers to reciprocate in a bid to save themselves.
The source said the gunmen came in exotic
automobiles numbering about four, suspected to have been snatched from
unsuspecting members of the public for their nefarious operations.
“They
confronted the soldiers for over 10 minutes, causing residents of the
area to scamper for safety, and after a long shooting match, the men
overpowered the soldiers, and they had to withdraw.
“The men did not
cover their faces, and they were shouting on top of their voices,
“We saw them, some people even tried to make videos, but everyone was afraid not to be spotted and shot,” the source said.
Meanwhile, the Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the incident, while also condemning it as an attack on the nation.
Spokesperson
for the command, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, said, “Generally speaking, any
attack on any security agent is a threat to the soul of a nation. Yes,
there was a shooting incident at a checkpoint in Agulu but the
information is still sketchy.”
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