Gunmen have reportedly killed three policemen on duty in Onitsha, Anambra State.
The incident happened around 9 am Sunday on the Ukaegbu/Ezeiweka Road in Onitsha, according to The PUNCH.
Two other policemen were said to have been injured during the incident at a security post mounted by the police operatives.
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The police’s operation vehicle was also reportedly set ablaze.
“Some people believe the gunmen are pro-Biafra agitators,” an eyewitness said.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, Ikenga Tochukwu, confirmed the incident but said he didn’t have details yet.