Tayo AFOLABI

In waht looks like coordinated attacks in three different locations of Essien Udim local government area of Akwa Ibom state, gunmen suspected to be members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have reportedly killed two policemen and razed a police station at Mkpatak.

The hoodlums also reportedly killed twelve cows in the attack that took place around 5pm on Sunday.

A police station in Abak LGA area, was not spared int the atttack.

All the attacks came barely 24 hours after five police officers and a police officer’s wife were killed in an attack on Idoro Ikpe police station in Ini LGA on Saturday.

The officers were allegedly killed in Ukana Ikot Ntuen while the cows were killed at Afaha Ikot Ebak in the same LGA.

According to a source, one of the officers was burnt inside his car while the other officer on motorcycle was shot by the hoodlums.

Akwa Ibom Police spokesman, Odiko Macdon, who confirmed the attacks, however said he was yet to get official reports, adding the police are following the trend.

He said the command has demanded for an update which will be made known as soon as ready;  while the Commissioner of Police, Andrew Amiengheme, has ordered deployment of tactical team to the affected areas.


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