Gunmen attack Ebonyi community, 2 Policemen, 2 Lawyers, 8 others killed

Gunmen reportedly invaded Isu and Onicha-Igboeze communities, of Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State killing no fewer than 10 persons including policemen yesterday.

Two Policemen were reportedly killed in Isu while others met a similar fate in Onicha Igboeze.

It was gathered that two Lawyers were also killed by the gunmen during the attack.

The two affected Lawyers, according to sources, were driving in a vehicle, when they ran into the gunmen who operated on a Lexus Jeep.

The Invaders were said to have killed the Lawyers, burnt the Jeep they operated in and fled the scene with their victim’s vehicle.

The Police Public Relations Officer, in the state, DSP Loveth, confirmed the latest invasion, but however, said details of the incident were still not clear.

She also noted that the Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Aliyu Garba, had dispatched a team of Policemen to the area to ascertain the volatility of the situation.

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