According to the state police command, gunmen killed two officers and a civilian in an attack on a police checkpoint in Imo on Monday.

The incident occurred near Ahiara Junction in Imo State’s Ahiazu Mbaise Local Government Area, heightening tensions in the area. According to sources, when the hoodlums arrived at the intersection, they opened fire on the cops, who perished on the spot, while a stray bullet killed the other person, a passer-by.

According to the state police command, gunmen killed two officers and a civilian in an attack on a police checkpoint in Imo on Monday.

The incident occurred near Ahiara Junction in Imo State’s Ahiazu Mbaise Local Government Area, heightening tensions in the area. According to sources, when the hoodlums arrived at the intersection, they opened fire on the cops, who perished on the spot, while a stray bullet killed the other person, a passer-by.

Although no group claimed credit for the attack, South-East Nigeria has seen a number of attacks against security structures and churches, among other things.

Since the targeted attacks, scores of police officers and other security people have been slain.

However, security forces have repeatedly threatened to crush the attackers.