Edo Broadcasting Service Edo State Television/Radio
Fear of uncertainty has gripped residents of Awkunanaw axis of Enugu, the Enugu state capital following the attack of a police checkpoint at MTD Gariki by suspected gunmen today.
Three policemen were reportedly feared dead during the exchange of gun shots between the law enforcement agents and the suspected criminal.
The incident came few day after hoodlums stormed a drinking joint in the area and killed a vigilante and the wife of the local government councilor.
Confirming the attack, the state police public relations officer, Daniel Ndukwe told newsmen that there was shooting but could not specifically state if there were police casualties.