By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
VEO NewsVEO News
Notification Show More
Latest News
FEC Approves Four Billion Naira for Construction of NDLEA Barracks
March 23, 2023
APC Reverses Suspension SGF, Boss Mustapha
March 23, 2023
Fayose reacts to suspension by PDP
March 23, 2023
Fayose Reacts: My suspension by Ayu is last kick of a dead horse
March 23, 2023
Just In: PDP Suspends Fayose, Anyim, Refers Ortom to Disciplinary Committee
March 23, 2023
Aa
  • Nigeria
  • World
  • Sports
  • Business
  • Editorial
Reading: Three killed as gunmen besiege Imo INEC headquarters
Share
Aa
VEO NewsVEO News
  • News
  • Metro
  • Entertainment
  • Technology
Search
  • Home
    • Home News
    • Home 2
    • Home 3
    • Home 4
    • Home 5
  • Categories
    • Technology
    • Entertainment
    • Metro
    • News
    • Health
  • Bookmarks
    • Customize Interests
    • My Bookmarks
  • More Foxiz
    • Blog Index
    • Sitemap
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
VEO News > Blog > Metro > Three killed as gunmen besiege Imo INEC headquarters
MetroNews

Three killed as gunmen besiege Imo INEC headquarters

Ayo Ayedun
Last updated: 2022/12/12 at 9:12 AM
Ayo Ayedun Published December 12, 2022
Share
SHARE

Police operatives in Imo State on Monday Morning killed three gunmen who attacked the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission in the state.

The gunmen also killed one policeman and injured one in the gun duel that lasted for an hour and kept the residents of Owerri awake throughout the night.

The spokesperson for the police in the state, Michael Abattam, who spoke at the command headquarters in Owerri, where the lifeless bodies of the hoodlums were paraded said five rifles, two vehicles, charms, locally made bombs, phones and money were recovered from the slain gunmen.

He also confirmed the death of a cop and the injury on another operative.

Abattam said, “They attacked the INEC headquarters in Owerri around 3am. They threw bombs on the roof of INEC building but unfortunately for them, they were resisted by our men who were guarding the place. They came in four vehicles and fully armed.

“While they engaged our men on ground, we reinforced. Noticing that we were stronger, they ran away, abandoning one of their vehicles. We gave them a hot chase towards the Onitsha Road. Fortunately, we neutralised three of them.

“Others escaped with bullet wound injuries. Unfortunately, one of our men paid the supreme price. Another one was injured. We recovered two vehicles. We also recovered five rifles, charms, locally made explosives, phones and money and other exhibits.”

You Might Also Like

Fayose reacts to suspension by PDP

PDP Refers Ortom to Disciplinary Committee; Suspends Fayose, Anyim, Others

Zamfara: Matawalle concedes defeat to gov-elect

Nigeria Air to fly before May 29 – Sirika

Kogi Assembly suspends 9 lawmakers, 5 council chairmen

Share this Article
Facebook Twitter Email Print
Leave a comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Follow US

Find US on Social Medias
Facebook Like
Twitter Follow
Instagram Follow
Youtube Subscribe

Weekly Newsletter

Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!

Popular News
News

No Obedients in Ondo State – Akeredolu

Ayo Ayedun Ayo Ayedun October 30, 2022
Who was Sammie Okposo
Just In: Appeal Court Discharges Kanu, Strikes Out FG’s Charge
Clem Agba got it all wrong.
Amazon likely to Pay £900m Compensation to UK Customers
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image
Global Coronavirus Cases

Confirmed

0

Death

0

More Information:Covid-19 Statistics

Categories

  • Nigeria Decides 2023
  • APC
  • LP
  • NNPP
  • PDP
  • AAC

About US

VeoNewsng is one of Nigeria's fastest growing news company with millions of impressions and fast growing following across social media platforms.
Quick Link
  • My Bookmark
  • Interests
  • Contact Us
  • Blog Index
Top Categories
  • My Bookmark
  • Interests
  • Contact Us
  • Blog Index

Subscribe US

Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!

© Foxiz News Network. Ruby Design Company. All Rights Reserved.

Removed from reading list

Undo
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?