Gunmen attack military checkpoint
A military checkpoint on the Amangwu axis of the Amasiri-Owutu-Edda highway in Edda Local Government Area of Ebonyi has been attacked by suspected gunmen.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Ebonyi Police Command,
DSP Joshua Ukandu confirmed the incident on Friday.
The police spokesman said the attack occurred in the early hours of Friday.
“The information reaching us from Owutu Police Division reveals that some hoodlums attacked a military checkpoint on Friday morning.
“It is not yet certain if there were casualties. The attack was carried out by suspected gunmen in the area, who operated with motorcycles,” he added.