Black Sunday in Aba: Police Inspector, civilians, assailant killed in gun duel.
Abia State Police command has stated that its police operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) Aba, Abia State Command, were attacked by armed men assailants in an ash-coloured sienna vehicle at about 11 am, Sunday morning, July 21st, 2024, while on patrol along Ngwa Road by Mosque junction, Aba.
A release signed by ASP Maureen Chioma Chinaka, LLB, ANIPR, Police Public Relations Officer on behalf of CP Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, Commissioner of Police, bia State Command also confirmed that six persons lost their lives during the gun duel.
The release partly read, “The armed men opened fire on the police personnel, and the operatives repelled the attack, preventing what could have been a deadlier outcome.
“However, during the exchange of gunfire, two of the assailants were neutralized, while others escaped with various degrees of bullet injuries. Unfortunately, a police officer, Inspector Shehu Oyibo, three civilians who were later identified as Mr. Chika Godliveth, Mr. Onyenaturuchi Jonah, 32 years old, from Item, in Bende L.G.A of Abia State, and Miss. Eniobong Godsgift Clement, 18 years old, from Akwa Ibom State were killed by bullets from the assailants.
“Bodies of the deceased have been deposited at the mortuary, while investigation is ongoing to arrest the fleeing hoodlums”.
The release encouraged the public to go about their lawful activities without fear, as officers have been deployed to strategic locations in the state to ensure the protection of life and property.
The release also urged the citizens and residents to report any suspicious movements or individuals with bullet injuries to the nearest police station.
