Gunmen have attacked a police checkpoint in Nachi, Oji River Local Government Area of Enugu State, killing two policemen.
The officers were conducting a stop and search on the axis when the incident took place on Tuesday.
Enugu State Police Public Relations Officer, Daniel Ndukwe, confirmed the attack in a statement issued on Wednesday.
Although it is unclear what ensued, the police spokesman said the State Police Command has commenced a full-scale investigation that will lead to fishing out the assailants.
“Full-scale investigation that will lead to fishing out of the assailants has commenced. Further development will be communicated, please,” he said.
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