Militants invade community, 3 policemen shot in gun battle
Militants invade community, 3 policemen shot in gun battle It was also reported that some of the residents, who were earlier abducted by the militants, escaped during the shootout. The gunmen were said to have stormed the community around 6a.m through the waterways behind the Pacific Estate, Ikejiobi Avenue, Ewedogbon - they looted shops in the estate. The police officers swung into action shortly after the incident was reported. One of them was shot in the head during the shootout but survived the attack, report said. It was also reported that some of the residents, who were earlier abducted by the militants, escaped during the shootout. Recounting the ordeal, a landlord in the area said there were women among the militants. “The attacks started in Fatoki community, Igando, on Saturday. We did not know it was our turn this morning (Tuesday). At about 6.30am, they came into the estate, shooting and moving around the streets," the landlo...
