Unknown gunmen attack Military checkpoint in Ebonyi

Unknown gunmen have attacked a military checkpoint in the Amangwu axis of the Amasiri-Owutu-Edda highway in Edda Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.

The State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Joshua Ukandu, confirmed the incident on Friday in Abakaliki, the state capital.

Ukandu said the attack occurred in the early hours of Friday.

“The information reaching us from Owutu Police Division reveals that some hoodlums attacked a military checkpoint on Friday morning.

“It is not yet certain if there were casualties. The attack was carried out by suspected gunmen in the area, who operated with motorcycles,” he added.