Abia govt reacts as hoodlums kill policeman, injure others

Abia State Authorities on Monday mentioned investigation right into a safety breach, which led to the dying of 1 police officer and left 4 others injured at Ohafia Native Authorities Space of the state has begun.

An announcement launched by the state’s Commissioner for Data, Chief John Okiyi Kalu, mentioned preliminary info suggests {that a} gang of about twelve yet-to-be-identified hoodlums immediately attacked 5 Law enforcement officials who have been taking cowl in a safety pindown level throughout a heavy downpour on Monday, September 7, 2020.

Kalu mentioned one inspector was killed whereas 4 others have been critically injured and are receiving remedy at a medical facility within the state

“The federal government needs to advise all medical services within the state to report any affected person who presents with gunshot accidents to the closest police station or the related Transition Council Chairman even whereas treating such a affected person.”

The commissioner suggested residents to go about their enterprise with out concern including that it has taken measures to guard them and arrest the hoodlums.

“Our ideas are with the household and associates of the late gallant officer, who misplaced his life in the midst of service to fatherland.”

Kalu additionally prayed for the fast and complete restoration of the injured.