Five gunmen and a police officer lost their lives in a gun duel at a police station in Nkwelle Ezunaka, Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State.
This is coming less than 24 hours after two attacks were recorded at Ukpo and Ogidi where three policemen were reportedly killed and soldiers injured.
Confirming the incident, Police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga said five armed men and one police operative attached to the station were killed during the operation.
He added that an office in the facility was partially affected while one patrol vehicle in front of the station was set ablaze by the gunmen.
Ikenga said the situation is under control and the incident is still being assessed noting that Joint operations are still ongoing and further development shall be communicated.
