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Three killed as gunmen attack Awada police station in Anambra

Stanley Osariemen by Stanley Osariemen
February 20, 2023
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Gunmen have again attacked Awada Police station, near Obosi in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State.

The attack was said to have taken place at around 2.18am on Monday.

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It was gathered that the hoodlums invaded the police station early hours of Monday and engaged the police operatives on duty.

Three of the hoodlums were said to have been shot dead during the gun battle.

This is coming in less than 24 hours 3-3 Police Divisional office Nkwelle Ezunaka in Oyi LGA, was attacked, leaving six people dead.

Sources said the hoodlums started shooting sporadically as they approached the police station, adding that the gunshots lasted for several hours.

The police spokesman, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga could not be reached for comments.

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