By Kamsi Anayo
No fewer than three police operatives were killed in early hours of Saturday as gunmen bombed the Ogidi Police Area Command, in the Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra state
It was gathered that the gunmen also caused colossal damage to buildings and other valuables in the premises.
The state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Tochukwu Ikenga confirmed the incident.
He said the incident was still being accessed while police operations were still ongoing in the area.
Ikenga said, “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 out of the space, they desire to perpetrate their evil acts and enhance the safety of life and property in the state.
“Meanwhile, the incident is being accessed and Police operations are still ongoing.”