Gunmen said to be armed robbers have reportedly killed five persons including three policemen and kidnapped another in Enugu State, Southeast Nigeria.
The attack happened at New Haven area of the Enugu North Local Government Area of the state capital on Wednesday night.
Sources said the attack occurred around 10:30 pm in front of St. Francis Supermarket at Block Bus stop.
The gunmen who were believed to be armed robbers were reported to have stormed the area and engaged the policemen on stop-and-search duty in a gun duel.
The Enugu Police Public Relations Officer, Daniel Ndukwe could not be reached for confirmation at the time of filling this report.