Suspected IPOB Members Attack Enugu Police Patrol Team, Kill 2, Seize Firearms
Suspected IPOB Members Attack Enugu Police Patrol Team, Kill 2, Seize Firearms
In a violent confrontation that has heightened security concerns in the region, suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) reportedly launched a deadly ambush on a police patrol team in Enugu State.
The assault resulted in the tragic deaths of two officers who were killed in the line of duty. Following the fatal shooting, the attackers managed to seize several service firearms from the fallen personnel before fleeing the scene, leaving the local community in a state of high alert.
The Enugu State Police Command has since responded by deploying tactical units and reinforced security teams to the area to track down the perpetrators and recover the stolen weaponry.
Officials have condemned the act as a senseless attack on law enforcement and have vowed to bring those responsible to justice. This incident marks a continuation of the volatile security situation in the Southeast, where government forces have frequently been targeted by separatist militants seeking to undermine federal authority and replenish their own armouries.
In the wake of the killings, security cordons have been established around key entry and exit points of the state to prevent the attackers from escaping into neighboring regions. Authorities are currently urging residents to remain calm but vigilant, requesting that any relevant information regarding the whereabouts of the suspects be reported immediately.
The loss of the officers has once again highlighted the significant risks faced by security personnel operating in areas where separatist tensions remain high.
