Crime
BREAKING: Unknown Gunmen Kill Two Police Officers In Imo State
Unidentified assailants, suspected to be members of the Eastern Security Network (ESN), the militant wing of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), launched a deadly attack on police officers at Okigwe Council Area, Imo state.
The State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Henry Okoye, reported that the ambush occurred on Saturday along the old Gariki Road, resulting in the tragic loss of two police officers.
Okoye said the attackers used dynamite against the officers, who were conducting a security patrol, leading to a fierce exchange of gunfire.
“In the process, two officers paid the ultimate price while four others survived the attack,” the command detailed in a statement.
He said the State Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma, expressed his condemnation of the brutal assault and the loss of the Mopol 18, Owerri personnel.
Okoye stated that following the attack, CP Danjuma, along with commanders of Mopol 18 and 64, promptly assessed the situation at the crime scene.
He added that the units have since directed a coordinated response involving the Command’s Special Tactical Unit and other security agencies to pursue the perpetrators aggressively.
Danjuma also issued directives for increased visibility patrols, intelligence-led raids on suspect hideouts, and enhanced security measures across Okigwe to prevent further incidents.
He emphasized the importance of community cooperation in the fight against such violent crimes, appealing to anyone with relevant information to contact the police.
Assuring the public of their safety, Danjuma encouraged residents to continue their daily activities without fear and to support law enforcement efforts to combat criminal activity in the state.
He also extended his sympathies to the families and colleagues of the deceased officers, reaffirming his commitment to bringing those responsible to justice.
“This dastardly act will not deter us. We will leave no stone unturned in ensuring the perpetrators are apprehended and face the full wrath of the law,” Danjuma vowed.
Israeli security forces on Wednesday morning killed Muhammad Zakarna, a member of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, during a counterterrorism operation near Jenin.
Zakarna was identified as one of the terrorists involved in the deadly shooting attack in the West Bank village of al-Funduq in January.
According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Zakarna, a resident of Qabatiya, was among three gunmen who opened fire on civilians in al-Funduq on January 6, killing Master Sgt. Elad Yaakov Winkelstein, an off-duty Israeli police officer, and civilians Rachel Cohen and Aliza Raiz.
The IDF said Zakarna was located in a cave near the village of Misilyah following intelligence provided by the Shin Bet security agency.
During the attempted arrest by Yamam, the Israel Police’s elite counterterrorism unit, and IDF troops, a gun battle broke out between the forces and the suspects.
The military said the forces used shoulder-launched missiles during the exchange.
Zakarna and another Islamic Jihad member, Marooh Hazima, also from Qabatiya, were killed.
Hazima had previously been released from Israeli prison in the November 2023 ceasefire-hostage deal with Hamas and had since resumed terrorist activity, the IDF said.
A number of weapons and military gear were recovered from the scene. Several accomplices were also detained and found to be in possession of handguns.
The IDF confirmed that the other two terrorists behind the al-Funduq attack, Qutaiba al-Shalabi and Mohammed Nazal, both affiliated with Hamas — were previously killed in an Israeli operation in Qabatiya on January 23.
Panic has gripped the Otobi-Akpa community in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State following a fresh attack by suspected Fulani herdsmen on Tuesday evening.
It was gathered that several residents are feared dead, while numerous houses were set ablaze during the violent attack.
A local resident revealed that the attackers stormed the village around 6 pm and began shooting indiscriminately at anyone in sight.
“They have been shooting and killing people since 6 pm. As we speak, our house and several others have been burnt down.
We are helpless,” a distraught villager said.
At the time of this report, the exact number of casualties remains unclear as residents continue to flee for safety.
Details later……
Some unknown gunmen have killed at least three policemen in Achi, Oji River Local Government Area, Enugu State.
Ohibaba.com learnt that the incident occurred at a checkpoint close to Ozudaa Market, Auchi.
Details of the incident are still sketchy as of the time of filing this report.
However, a viral gory video seen on Facebook by Ohibaba.com shows lifeless bodies of the slain policemen.
More to follow….
Watch the video on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Nasrk54MA/
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