By Kamsi Anayo
There is tension in the Ihiala axis of Anambra State as gunmen have attacked a police checkpoint in that part of Anambra state.
It was gathered that some are feared dead during the attack with others reportedly injured.
The incident occurred around 10:30 am between Ihiala-Uli in Ihiala local government area.
The incident forced commuters to run for their lives as the gunmen shot non-stop.
It was gathered also that all the security operatives removed their uniforms and took cover in nearby bushes and houses.
Commercial bus operators have abandoned the Onitsha- Owerri expressway as of the time of filing this report in fear of being killed.
Anambra Police spokesman Ikenga Tochukwu refused to pick calls for confirmation when contacted.
But one of the senior police officers, who spoke in confidence, confirmed the attack.
The source said:” I’ve not heard of any death but I can tell you there were injuries during the gun battle”
The source added Police Commissioner Echeng Echeng has despatched special squad to Ihiala to quell the situation.
