Gunmen attack military checkpoint in Ebonyi

Gunmen have attacked a military checkpoint in Amangwu axis of the Amasiri-Owutu-Edda Expressway in Edda Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.

The spokesman of the Ebonyi State Police Command, Joshua Ukandu, made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria.

Ukandu, a Deputy Superintendent of Police, who spoke with NAN on Friday, said the attack occurred in the early hours of the day.

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According to him: “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.”