A deadly attack on a police van by gunmen in Nnewi, Anambra State, resulted in the tragic loss of a police officer's life. The incident occurred at approximately 9 am on Friday at a junction in Omata, Uruagu community, along the Nnewi Oba road.
According to SP Tochukwu Ikenga, spokesperson for the Anambra State Police Command, the attackers employed an improvised explosive device against the police team after being repelled. Ikenga confirmed that the Commissioner of Police, CP Nnaghe Obono Itam, has launched a manhunt operation to apprehend the perpetrators.
"The manhunt operation, led by the Assistant Commissioner in charge of Nnewi Area Command, is collaborating with local residents to identify and apprehend the attackers," Ikenga stated. The police are working tirelessly to bring the culprits to justice and ensure the safety of the community.