Police Officer killed at Ohafia *Abia Govt, Security Embark On In-depth Investigation *Report patients with gunshots to Police, Medical Facilities Told

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Governor Okezie Victor Ikpeazu of Abia state, in conjunction with the various security agencies in the state, has embarked on a thorough investigation to ascertain the cause of the security breach at Ohafia Local Government Area of the State, which regrettably had resulted the death of one police officer and left four others injured

Famous Reporters recalls that five police officers were in the early hours of today, Monday, September 7, attacked by some unidentified hoodlums in Ohafia LGA.

A release issued to newsmen by the Information Commissioner stated the gory incident occurred at a checkpoint situated around Okagwe Junction, Ohafia, during a heavy downpour, today, leaving an Inspector dead with four others fatally injured.

The government, therefore, appealed to all medical facilities in the state to report any patient “who presents with gunshot injuries to the nearest police station or the relevant Transition Council Chairman even while treating such a patient.”

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The release read in detail:

“Abia State Government, in conjunction with security agencies in the state, is currently investigating a security breach at Ohafia Local Government Area which led to the death of one police officer and left four others injured and are currently receiving medical treatment at the hospital.

“Preliminary information suggests that a gang of about twelve yet to be identified hoodlums suddenly attacked five Pollce officers who were taking cover in a security pindown point located at a bus stop around Okagwe Junction, Ohafia, during a heavy downpour in the early hours of Monday, September 7, 2020, killing one Inspector while critically injuring the other four who are now receiving treatment at a medical facility in the state

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“The government wishes to advice all medical facilities in the state to report any patient who presents with gunshot injuries to the nearest police station or the relevant Transition Council Chairman even while treating such a patient.

“Law abiding citizens are advised to go about their normal duties without fear or apprehension as the government has taken measures to protect them as well as apprehend the hoodlums as quickly as possible.

“Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the late gallant officer who lost his life in the course of service to fatherland.

“In the same vein, we pray for the quick and total recovery of the injured.”

By Famous Reporters

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