By Okechukwu Okechukwu
Unknown gunmen, Friday, attacked security posts at Isuofia Community, Aguata Local Government Area, where Anambra State governor, Prof Charles Soludo hails from.
It was learnt that the gunmen during an attack killed one police officer, wounded three others at a junction leading to governor Soludo's house, even as other officers and passersby flee.
"They stormed the junction leading to governor's house around 12noon and shot none stop at the place where security officers were positioned. From there voices were heard, we learnt that they are not happy that security men have taken over the junction barely three weeks Soludo was sworn in.
"One police officer died instantly. Others ran. I overheard them and ran back to my house. We don't know where they have drove to. But governor is not in town. He travelled overseas since two days ago," said a resident of Isuofia.
According to an unconfirmed report, governor Soludo reportedly travelled abroad for unknown reason since two days ago although some of his aids claimed it was yesterday's night in order to attract foreign investors.
But Anambra State Police command through the Public Relations Officer, DSP Ikenga Tochukwu, while confirming the report refuted the claims that one officer died, saying rather that three officers sustained injury at battle even though they repel the attack.
"Soludo’s house was not attacked. To set the records straight, Police observation point along Ekwulobia expressway came under attack late hours of yesterday 14/4/2022. The Mobile personnel posted at the point, gallantry repel the attack but unfortunately three of them sustained gun shot injury during the gun battle with the hoodlums.
"Following the quick deployment of operatives in the area by the command, calm has since returned in the area. Meanwhile Operation is still ongoing. Further details shall be communicated," he stated.
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