Tragedy struck in Akabo, Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State on Tuesday when gunmen killed two police officers and a civilian.
The incident occurred around 6 am, causing panic among residents and passersby.
According to eyewitnesses, the policemen were on duty at the junction when the armed hoodlums attacked, fatally shooting them.
The police officers and other victims were seen covered in the pool of their blood.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the community with residents calling for increased security measures to prevent such tragedies in the future.
A resident, Ozuzu, revealed that the officers were consistently present at the junction as early as 6 am daily.
“We always see them there on duty even Sundays as early as 6 am,” he said.
Imo Police spokesman, Henry Okoye, confirmed the incident, describing it as “unfortunate.”
He stated that two officers were confirmed dead and the Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, has mobilised a tactical operation to the scene to apprehend the perpetrators and bring them to justice.
“Currently, a massive operation is underway in the area to ensure the arrest and prosecution of those responsible for the heinous crime,” he said.
