1 killed as police repel gunmen’s attack in Ebonyi community

The police command in Ebonyi has confirmed that gunmen attacked a construction company in Ikwo LGA of the state.

The command’s public relations officer, DSP Loveth Odah, said on Saturday in Abakaliki that the incident happened on Friday.

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“One of the hoodlums was killed, while others escaped with bullet injuries from the gun duel. A police officer was injured and in critical condition at a hospital,” she said. NAN