Two police officers were killed after gunmen attacked the convoy of the Chief of Staff to Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, along the Ndiukwuenu–Amansea road on Sunday night, Peak Newspaper reports.
According to the Anambra State Police Command, the officers engaged the attackers in a gun battle to protect the convoy and ensure the safe escape of the principal and other occupants. The Chief of Staff and other members of the convoy were unharmed.
Police spokesperson SP Tochukwu Ikenga said the slain officers “paid the supreme price” while repelling the attack. Security operatives have since launched a manhunt for the assailants, while authorities appealed to residents to remain calm and provide useful information to aid investigations.
