Gunmen k!ll Policeman, Abduct ASP in Imo

Gunmen k!ll Policeman, Abduct ASP in Imo

Gunmen launched a deadly attack on a police patrol team near Finas Gas Station along the Okigwe-Umuahia Road in Imo State on Sunday. The incident, which occurred around 9:00 a.m. near the Old Gariki area in Okigwe, resulted in the death of a police constable and the reported abduction of an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP).The attack took place in a zone that sources have described as "dangerous." The gunmen ambushed the police patrol team, leading to the fatal outcome. The abducted ASP's status remains unknown as of now.This incident raises concerns about the security situation in the region and highlights the need for increased vigilance and effective measures to address the growing threat of armed attacks.“During the ambush, Police Constable Oluebube was shot dead, and his service rifle was taken by the attackers. ASP Casmir, who led the patrol team, has been missing since the attack, and fears are growing that he may have been abducted and killed.“One PC, Oluebube, was killed in action, and his smoke gunner carted away. ASP Casmir and his AK-47 rifle are missing. Other members of his team have returned to base with their rifles and are currently receiving medical care,” a source disclosedThe Imo State Police Command confirmed the incident on Monday and said a manhunt has been launched to apprehend those responsible.Spokesman for the Command, Henry Okoye, said the attackers are believed to be affiliated with the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its Eastern Security Network (ESN), based on preliminary findings.“An intense operation is ongoing to apprehend the miscreants responsible for the attack,” Okoye said. “We are aware that some may question why IPOB is being mentioned, but we cannot ignore confessional statements by suspects who openly associate their actions with the group. As a law enforcement agency, it is our duty to report facts as uncovered during investigations.”

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 - NigerianEye
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