Gunmen open fire at policemen in Abia; kill Inspector Adama

Inspector Friday Adama was killed on Monday as gunmen in military camouflage attacked policemen beside the Abia State Command Headquarters.

The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Geoffrey Obonna, confirmed the incident.

The PPRO said, “It is quite unfortunate that on 13th December 2021 at about 0100 hours, gunmen disguised in military camouflage and using gun truck opened fire at the policemen on pindown duty in front of 28 Police Mobile Force beside the State Command Headquarters, Bende Road Umuahia.

“The Policemen who were on red alert returned firing which repelled the hoodlums from carrying out their dastardly intentions and quickly fled the scene with bullet injuries.”

He added that Adama died during the gun duel.

Obonna, however, called on residents of the state and operators of medical facilities to volunteer information on anyone found or presented with bullet injuries to the Police or other Security Agencies.