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JUST IN: Two Operatives Killed As Gunmen Attack FRSC Base In Anambra

Two operatives have been killed as gunmen attack the FRSC base in Anambra.

Glamtush reports that some armed men have attacked a Federal Road Safety Corps patrol team in Anambra State, killing two operatives and injuring the unit commander.

This online platform understands that the team was reportedly conducting a routine patrol operation along Igbo-Uku- Uga route at about 2.45 pm on Sunday when the gunmen opened fire on the driver and two other officials while the fourth official escaped into the bush.

The Corps Education Officer, Bisi Kazeem, confirmed the incident in a statement, titled, ‘Two operatives shot dead as unknown gunmen attack FRSC patrol team in Anambra State.’

It said the team leader, who sustained injuries, was rushed to a hospital for treatment.

The statement read, “The Corps Marshal, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, who was visibly touched decried the attack while condoling with the families of the deceased staff, the unit commander and staff of Igbo-Uku command, and the entire management and staff of the corps over the loss and prayed for their souls to rest in peace.”

Oyeyemi also assured that the corps is working with the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies to ensure that the attackers are arrested and brought to justice.

Angela Davies

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