By Mbabie Anastasia and Emmanuel Chigbata, Staff Reporters
AWKA —Unidentified gunmen have attacked a patrol team of the Federal Road Safety Corps and killing two operatives and injuring the unit commander in Anambra State.
According to the report, the team was conducting a routine patrol operation along Igbo-Ukwu- Uga route at about 2:45 pm on Sunday, April 3rd, 2022 when the gunmen opened fire on the driver and two other officials while the fourth official escaped into the bush.
In a statement released, the Corps Education Officer, Bisi Kazeem, confirmed the incident and stated that ‘Two operatives were shot dead as unknown gunmen attacked FRSC patrol team in Anambra State.’
It said the team leader, who sustained injuries, was rushed to a hospital for treatment.
According to a statement, “The Corps Marshal, Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi, who was visibly touched decried the attack while condoling with the families of the deceased staff, the unit commander and staff of Igbo-Ukwu command, and the entire management and staff of the corps over the loss and prayed for their souls to rest in peace.”
Oyeyemi also assured that the corps is working with the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies to ensure that the attackers are arrested and brought to justice.
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