Unknown gunmen have reportedly attacked and killed securities operatives in different parts of Anambra state.
According to DAILY POST, the incident which happened on Thursday resulted in the death of unspecified number of policemen and soldiers.
The policemen were killed in Neni, Anaocha Local Government Area in a checkpoint while the soldiers were killed at an outpost in Awkuzu, Oyi Local Government Area, both of Anambra State.
The gunmen, who set ablaze a police van in Neni also carted away arms belonging to the slain policemen.
The soldiers killed at Akuzu also lost their arms to the unknown gunmen.
Circumstances surrounding the attack, including the identity of the attackers were yet to be ascertained.
The Anambra State police command spokesperson, DSP Toochukwu Ikenga, said the command has received the report and was working to unravel the circumstances surrounding the attack.
“We are still working and trailing the news, I hope to get back to you soon, when the details are complete,” he said.