Gunmen numbering about 12, yesterday, killed two policemen and injured four others in a coordinated attack at Ohafia, Abia State.
The intention of the gunmen was not immediately known, but it was gathered that the policemen were on duty in a location at Okagwe, Ohafia when the gunmen swooped on them.
Unconfirmed report has it that the hoodlums attacked another group of policemen in the area, but there was no report of casualties.
Meanwhile, Abia State Government said it was in conjunction with security agencies investigating the attack.
Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi-Kalu advised citizens of the state 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.
The dead policeman had been deposited in a morgue and the injured taken to hospital for medical attention.
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