By Oge Onyeanusi, Onitsha
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force attached to Zone-13 Headquarters, Ukpo, Anambra State have successfully repelled an attack on the Zonal Headquarters by criminal elements in the early hours of today, 19th April, 2021.
A statement by the Zonal Police Public Relations Officer Nkiruka Nwode said the attackers, who came in their numbers shooting sporadically in order to gain access to the facility, were repelled by Police personnel on duty who showed profound gallantry in the face of the seemingly overwhelming attack.
She said the attackers were unable to access the facility but threw petrol bombs and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) on vehicles within the periphery of the Headquarters and exchanged gunfire with policemen.
DSP Nwode said many of the gang members escaped with gunshots injuries while two policemen sustained gunshot injuries and are currently receiving treatment.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Kuryas Monday who is also standing in for the Zonal Assistant Inspector General of Police, has commended the Police operatives for putting up a strong resistance against the attackers, calling on Anambra residents not to panic but to go about their lawful duties.
He also called on proprietors of all medical facilities and hospitals within Anambra state to admit, but report anyone found seeking medical attention for bullet wounds and related injuries to the nearest police station.
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