From Chijioke Agwu, Abakaliki
A police inspector, whose identity was yet to be ascertained, was shot dead in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State following an attack at a checkpoint by gunmen.
The attack happened Monday night at the popular Union Bank roundabout, very close to the state Police Headquarters.
The gunmen reportedly opened fire at the checkpoint, killing an Inspector instantly. The gunmen also injured two other police officers who sustained bullet wounds. The injured officers have been hospitalised.
Meanwhile, the state police command has confirmed the killing of an inspector by suspected gunmen.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Onome Onovwakpoyeya, who made the disclosure, yesterday, in Abakaliki, said the command was making out for a press statement.
“I am making a press statement now, and I will make it available to the media when I am done,” Onovwakpoyeya said.