Breaking: Gunmen attack Corrections Court duty vehicle, kill personnel, release inmate

At about 11am Friday, gunmen yet to be identified attacked the court duty vehicle of the Nigerian Correctional Service in Anambra statet while conveying inmates back from court to the Aguata custodial centre, killing one officer and got an inmate released

According to a statement made available to Blueprint and signed by the command’s spokesman Ezekiel Francis, the attackers killed the Corrections officer and whisked away the inmate being taken back to the Custodial Centre.

The gun duel, according to the released lasted for about 10 minutes was perpetrated by suspected hoodlums in two vehicles, a sienna bus and a a hilux pick-up that trailed the court duty Vehicle from the court premises.

“Although the armed escort put up a gallant resistance, he was unfortunately overpowered by the hoodlums who came in their numbers with sophisticated weapons.

“Meanwhile, the body of the fallen officer has been deposited in the mortuary awaiting further necessary action.

“The state Controller, Nwakeze Emmanuel while expressing his deep shock over the incident, advised the public and indeed officers and men of the Command to remain calm as investigations have commenced with the collaboration of other security agencies.

“He appealed to members of the public to avail security agencies with useful intelligence that will lead to the arrest of those behind the dastardly act.”

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