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Gunmen attacked the Ishieke Police Division in Ebonyi, resulting in fatalities and widespread panic. Details emerge of a violent shootout with police.
Gunmen launched a brazen attack on Ishieke Police Division in Ebonyi State, Nigeria, on Wednesday night, June 26, unleashing heavy gunfire that sent residents scrambling for safety. The assailants arrived in two vehicles, engaging in a prolonged shootout with police stationed at the premises.
Reports indicate that five gunmen were killed during the exchange. Additional security forces, including the Army, responded to the scene, and the violence spilled over to the nearby Odomoke Ishieke market area. Videos from witnesses captured flames engulfing parts of the police station and showed the bodies of suspected assailants.
As the chaos unfolded, residents took to social media to express their fear and concern over the incident. The situation remains tense as authorities continue to investigate the motive behind the attack and bolster security measures in the area.