Three policemen were on Friday shot dead by yet-to-be identified gunmen in Ihaila, Anambra State.
The deceased, attached to the Explosives Ordinance Department (EOD), Delta State Police, were said to be on official assignment when they were killed.
It was gathered that their vehicle was also set ablaze by the hoodlums.
Confirming the incident, Police spokesperson, Ikenga Tochukwu said the bodies of the officers had been
recovered, adding that efforts were on to track the suspects.
He said, “On 10/2/2023, by 2:40 pm, Police Officers attached to Ihaila Area Command, responding to a distress call along Isheke road, ihaila, recovered the bodies of three fatally wounded policemen.
“The officers came under attack and their vehicle was set ablaze by yet unidentified armed men.
“Information reveals that the Policemen were identified as officers attached to Explosives Ordinance Department (EOD), Delta State Police Command and on official assignment en route to Abia state.
“Efforts are currently ongoing in tracking the armed men that committed this act. Further details shall be communicated, please.”
