Gunmen yesterday morning attacked a team of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) officers on duty along Ezzamgbo axis of the Enugu-Abakaliki Expressway killing one of the officers. The hoodlums also injured one of official of the agency in the attack.
A source said that the incident happened at about 3am yesterday, adding that the gunmen after carrying out the operation escaped unhurt. The source further disclosed that the gunmen also collected one riffle from the officers while the Patrol Hilux Van used in the check point was burnt.
“On Feb. 20, 2022, Sunday morning at about 300hrs at Drug check point along Enugu Abakaliki highway Ezzangbo, unknown gun men attacked Drug law enforcement agents and shot two drug officers on duty. “One officer was killed while the other one was shot on the leg which fractured his leg. One riffle collected, one patrol Hilux Van burnt.
The names of the victims not yet disclosed,” the source said. “The way the gunmen now attack and escape in the state is becoming worrisome and something needs to be done immediately.
Things are getting out of hand,” the source disclosed. The attack was carried out about 2 poles from the Military Check point along the express way.
