Gunmen kill three police officers at checkpoint in Anambra

Three police officers have been killed by some gunmen in Umunze, Orumba south LGA of Anambra state.

The officers were reportedly killed on Thursday, at a checkpoint along Umunze-Ihite road in the community.

The gunmen reportedly invaded the area and opened fire on the officers, killing three.

Tochuckwu Ikenga, Anambra police spokesperson, confirmed the killing.

Ikenga noted that the attacks are part of the prices security officers pay in the line of duty.

However, he said the police was undetered by the attacks, saying a manhunt for the attackers has commenced.

“The reinforcement teams are already in the area and the manhunt for the assailants is ongoing while joint security patrols have been intensified in the area,” Ikenga said.