The Police in Enugu, yesterday, gave a harrowing account of how two officers and three neighbourhood watch members were gruesomely murdered in Igga Community, Uzo-Uwani Local Council of the state at the weekend.
They also confirmed the arrest of three male suspects in connection with the killings, adding that the bodies of the murdered police officers and Neighbourhood Watch members have been recovered and taken to the mortuary for preservation and autopsy.
But Enugu State Police Command in a statement yesterday, stated that its officers and the team of investors from Lagos were ambushed by the criminal gang in the community who opened fire on them. He continued: “Upon the unprovoked sudden attack, members of the team scampered for safety, while an Assistant Superintendent of Police , who led the team, one Neighbourhood Watch personnel, and the three members of the team of investors were later rescued by a police team that immediately mobilised to the crime scene.
“Their lifeless bodies were taken to the hospital, confirmed dead by doctors, and deposited in the mortuary for preservation and autopsy.” “The Commissioner has also advised members of the Igga community, particularly the criminal elements directly involved in the unthinkable and wanton act of murdering serving police officers and others, to voluntarily surrender themselves to the Police without delay,” he stated.
The Rivers State Chapter of All Progressives Congress has directed the State House of Assembly led by Martins Amaewhule to immediately commence the impeachment process of the State Governor, Siminialayi Fubara. The Caretaker Committee Chairman of the party, Mr. Tony Okocha, warned that his party will invoke constitutional process against the lawmakers if they…
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