Unknown gunmen have ambushed and killed two policemen, around Eliparawo Junction, by Ada-George road in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State.
According to eyewitnesses, the attack took place about 10 p.m on Tuesday.
The gunmen who drove in a black highlander Jeep, had reportedly trailed the policemen, who were driving a private car and opened fire on them.
Two officers were killed while the third officer was rushed to an undisclosed hospital.
Confirming the incident, the Public Relations Officer of Rivers State Police Command, DSP Nnamdi Omoni, said: “Yes I am aware of the killing of two police officers around Ada-George, our men have identified the car that was used to carry out the attack. We have deposited the corps at the mortuary, investigations have commenced to track down the perpetrators of that evil act against police men who were on their duties, we must get them.”
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