Armed attackers fatally shoot two police officers in Rivers, leaving several wounded

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By Davies Iheamnachor

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Unidentified gunmen have killed two policemen and injured three others in Rivers State.

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The incident happened on Monday night around Mbodo Village, Aluu Community, Ikwere Local Government Area of the state.

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It was gathered that the victims were on a stop-and-search operation when the assailants swooped on them and gunned down the two victims.

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It was gathered that the killers were driving in a car and were stopped by the police operatives, and that the bandits, on stopping, opened fire on the officers mounting the road.

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It was learned that two of the cops died at the spot, while two others who had bullet wounds were rushed to the hospital

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Confirming the development on Wednesday, the Public Relations Officer of the State Police Command, Blessing Agabe, an Assistant Superintendent of Police, said the Command has opened a full-scale investigation into the incident.

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Agabe said: “Following the incident, the Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Command, promptly visited the crime scene to assess the situation firsthand.

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“He also interviewed the officer who survived the attack and proceeded to the hospital, where he visited the injured officer currently receiving medical attention.

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“The Commissioner has directed a comprehensive investigation into the incident and reaffirmed the Command’s unwavering commitment to ensuring that the perpetrators are identified, apprehended and brought to justice.”

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