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JUST IN: Gunmen attack police checkpoint in Anambra, kill policeman, injure others •VIDEO

The FrontierThe FrontierAugust 9, 2024 3100 Minutes read0

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Unknown gunmen today attacked a police checkpoint at Ormatta junction, Uruagu, Nnewi in Anambra State.

A source informed The Frontier that the attack which took place this morning claimed the life of one policeman while his other colleagues on duty were seriously injured.

A video obtained by The Frontier shows a bullet-ridden police vehicle and the dead police officer, just as the residents who trooped out to the scene of the incident after the deadly attack were crying and lamenting.

https://thefrontierng.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/VID-20240809-WA0224.mp4

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The police authorities in Anambra State were yet to confirm the attack as at press time.

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