Four killed as security operatives repel attack on NDLEA office in Ebonyi

From Chijioke Agwu,Abakaliki

Four persons were on Tuesday killed when security agencies repelled an attack by gunmen on the Ebonyi Head Office of the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).

The gunmen attacked the headquarters of the NDLEA located at Ntezi in Íshíelu local government area of the state  around 2 am.

It was gathered the attackers, who came through the back perimeter fence of the facility, were repelled by officials of the agency with some soldiers and police operatives who quickly raced to the scene to provide backup.

Police spokesperson in the state, Loveth Odah, confirmed the incident, adding that securityagencies killed two of the gunmen while others escaped with injuries.

“Unfortunately, one of the officers and a patient undergoing rehabilitation at the agency’s rehabilitation centre were also killed,” she said.

She stated that security agencies were still combing the bushes around the area in search of the injured escaped gunmen.

The police spokesperson informed journalists that two riffles and ammunition were recovered from the attackers amongst other items.

Some of the other items recovered include: 140 rounds of K2 ammunition, 36 rounds of GPMG live ammunition, 30 rounds of Ak 47 rounds of ammunition, a 4 Runner jeep, motorcycles, military and police uniforms, charms etc.