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4 killed as gunmen attack NDLEA facility in Ebonyi -Police confirm

The Police Command in Ebonyi has confirmed that four persons were killed on Tuesday’s attack on the facility of the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in the state.

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[FILES] The attack happened at a military base in Tongomael early Friday morning, a security source told AFP. Photo: AA

The Police Command in Ebonyi has confirmed that four persons were killed on Tuesday’s attack on the facility of the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in the state.

Police Spokesperson, DSP Loveth Odah, who confirmed the incident said that security agencies killed two of the gunmen, while others escaped with injuries at the incident that occurred at Ntezi.

“Too bad, one of the officers and a patient at the NDLEA rehabilitation center were also killed.
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“The security agencies are still searching the bush to get some of the gunmen, who were injured,” she said.

The spokesperson added that two riffles and other ammunitions were recovered from the attackers.

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“Other items recovered include: 140 rounds of K2 ammunition, 36 rounds of GPMG live ammunition, 30 rounds of Ak 47 rounds of ammunition, a 4 Runner jeep, motorcycles, military and police uniforms, charms amongst others,” she said.

An Officer of NDLEA, who preferred anonymity, also said four persons were killers in the attack.

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“Security agencies repelled the attack on our office, located at Ntezi, Ishíelu local government area of the state around 2pm on Tuesday,” the Officer said.
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