DPO, 5 others killed as gunmen attack another police station in Anambra
SIX persons, including the Divisional Police Officer, DPO, of Awada Police Division, near Obosi, in Idemili North Local Government Area, and two police operatives attached to the division, as well as three unidentified gunmen, were killed yesterday, during a gun battle between the gunmen and the police. It is the third of such attacks in the local council, in the past five days, and sixth in the state in the past two weeks. It was gathered that the gunmen made a desperate attempt to burn down Awada Police Station, but were stopped by the fire power of the police. A source in the area said: “They were repelled by the security personnel, with three members of the gang gunned down during exchange of fire. “Two AK-47 riffles were recovered from them, including the vehicles (a Toyota Sienna) used for the failed operation by the gang.” The gunmen also killed three policemen, including the DPO of the station, while two more gunmen were captured. “The situation was terrible for people living c...