Resurgence Of Insecurity: Gunmen Again  Kill Police Inspector, Three Civilians In Aba

The story of how a police inspector from the Rapid Response Squad and three civilians, including a teenage girl, were killed when gunmen attacked a police patrol team in Aba, Abia State, has been revealed.

According to reports, the gunmen opened fire on a police patrol team on Mosque Street near Ngwa Road on Sunday, driving a Toyota Sienna minibus.

In a statement released on Sunday evening, ASP Maureen Chioma Chinaka, the command’s spokesperson, confirmed the incident and stated that the operatives repelled the attack, killing two of the gunmen while escaping with bullet wounds.

According to Chinaka, three civilians were killed by stray bullets fired by the assailants during the subsequent exchange of gunfire.

The statement read, “Today, July 21, 2024, at approximately 1128hrs, police operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) Aba, Abia State Command, while on patrol along Ngwa Road by Mosque junction, Aba, were attacked by armed men assailants in an ash-colored Sienna vehicle.

“The armed men opened fire on the police officers, but the operatives repelled the attack, preventing a more deadly outcome.

“However, during the exchange of gunfire, two of the assailants were killed, while others escaped with varying degrees of bullet wounds.

“Unfortunately, a police officer, Inspector Shehu Oyibo, and three civilians, later identified as Chika Godliveth’m’, Onyenaturuchi Jonah’m’ 32 years old from Item, in Bende L.G.A of Abia State, and Eniobong Godsgift Clement ‘f’, 18 years old from Akwa Ibom State, were killed by bullets from the assailants.”

According to a police spokesperson, the bodies of the deceased have been deposited at the mortuary, and an investigation is underway to apprehend the fleeing criminals.

“The public can go about their lawful activities without fear because officers have been deployed to strategic locations throughout the state to ensure the safety of lives and property.

“Abians are also encouraged to report any suspicious movements or individuals with bullet wounds to the nearest police station,” she added.