Gunmen attack police checkpoint in Gov. Soludo’s hometown
Gunmen attacked a police checkpoint in Isuofia, on the Ekwulobia Igboukwu Road in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra state on Thursday.
The affected community, Isuofia, is the hometown to the state governor, Charles Soludo.
Police spokesperson in the state, Toochukwu Ikenga, said on Friday that three personnel on duty sustained gunshot injuries, but no death was recorded.
“The Mobile Police personnel posted to the point gallantry repelled the attack, unfortunately three of them sustained gunshot injuries during the gun battle with the hoodlums.
“Following the quick deployment of operatives in the area by the Command, calm has since returned to the area,’’ he said.
Mr Ikenga said that the police in the state were still hunting for the assailants.
(NAN)
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