four police officers killed as gunmen attack bullion van

Gbeleyi Abayomi

4 policemen escorting a bullion have been killed as gunmen, on Wednesday, attacked a bullion van in Ebonyi State.

According to a story monitored on premium times, it was gathered that The gunmen, tried unsuccessfully to intercept the bullion van at Ezzamgbo junction, in Ohaukwu Local Government Area.

The van was transporting money from Enugu to Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital.

LThe robbers in a bid to intercept the van and cart away the money, first fired at the escort van conveying the police officers.
Confirming the incident, the police commissioner, Mr Philip maku Said Four police officers were killed in the attack while two sustained injuries.

Explaining futher, he said the robbers trailed the van from Enugu State.
He said the robbers were not able to loot the van as the driver managed to escape with the van.

“They damaged one of the tires of the bullion van but the driver was able to escape with the van. They could not give chase as the driver was driving towards the military checkpoint ahead,” he said.

The police chief said the two injured policemen are receiving treatment while the corpses have been deposited at the mortuary.

Mr Maku said the police have launched a manhunt for the fleeing robbers.