Tensions escalated in Imo State on Monday following a violent incident at Ahiara Junction in the Ahiazu Mbaise Local Government Area, where gunmen tragically killed two policemen and a civilian. According to reports gathered by a DAILY POST correspondent, the attackers, upon arrival at the scene, immediately opened fire on the police officers who were in uniform.

The sudden attack resulted in the immediate death of two policemen, marking a severe loss to the local law enforcement community. During this attack, a stray bullet unfortunately struck and killed a civilian passer-by, adding to the tragedy of the incident.JAMB Portal

This event has heightened concerns about security in the region, emphasizing the dangers faced by law enforcement officers and the potential risks to civilians in areas with such violent activities.

The incident at Ahiara Junction is a stark reminder of the ongoing challenges in ensuring public safety and the need for effective measures to combat such criminal activities in Imo State and beyond.informationguidenigeria

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An eyewitness, who confirmed the incident, said, “The attack came at the time the new commissioner of police in the state, Danjuma Aboki, was in the area on a morale boosting visit to his officers in Mbaise.”JAMB Result

When contacted, Henry Okoye, the state police spokesperson, informed our correspondent that the Command has launched a manhunt for the evading suspects.NYSC PORTAL

“The Imo State Command Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma, Commander of the 34th Artillery Brigade, and Joint Task Force (JTF) operatives are searching the crime scene for evidence that could potentially result in the arrest of criminals accountable for the attack and death of two police officers at Ahiara Junction, in Ahiazu Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State,” he stated.