The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed five persons killed in the attack on the convoy of the representative of Anambra South Senatorial District, Ifeanyi Ubah, on Sunday.
The Command’s spokesman, Tochukwu Ikenga, said this when he spoke with newsmen at different times on Monday.
Recall that Ubah’s convoy was attacked by gunmen in a market area in Enugwu-Ukwu, Njikoka Local Government Area of the state on Sunday.
He was said to be returning to his home town, Nnewi, when gunmen swopped on him and those in his convoy.
Ikenga said: “Two policemen and three civilians were killed in the attack, while the two injured police officers are currently receiving treatment.
“No arrest has been made yet as we are still exploring every avenue to unravel the perpetrators of the attack.
“Further details will be communicated as development unfolds.”