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BREAKING: Gunmen kill two police officers in fresh attack in Akwa Ibom
Members of IPOB’s security arm, Eastern Security Network, were suspected to be behind the attack, according to a statement from the local authorities.
Cletus Ukpong
Cletus Ukpong is PREMIUM TIMES' assistant editor in charge of Nigeria's South-South region. He is a graduate of Mass Communication, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Twitter: @CletusUkpong
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By Cletus Ukpong — May 1, 2021
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Two police officers were killed on Saturday by some unknown gunmen who attacked a police facility in Ikono Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria’s South-south.
A female police officer was also injured in the attack, while five vehicles parked at the station’s premises were set ablaze, according to a statement from the Chairman of Ikono council, Nyakno Okoibu.
The statement issued by the chairman’s media aide, Nsisong Ntuk, said the attack occurred at about 3 a.m.
The statement said members of IPOB’s security arm, Eastern Security Network (ESN), were suspected to be behind the attack.
“The chairman has been making overarching measures to ensure that normalcy is restored to the area of attack and other parts of the Local Government Area,” the statement said.
“The chairman wishes to reassure the people of Ikono that in liaison with the Chief Security Officer of the State, Governor Udom Emmanuel, all necessary apparatus will be activated to ensure that the perpetrators of this heinous crime are apprehended and brought to book.
“Akwa Ibom State has over the years been known as a peaceful state where lives and properties of those domiciled within it are safe and secured. The narrative will not change now,” the statement added.
The local administration has requested people to volunteer to the police useful information about the attack.
PREMIUM TIMES could not immediately get the police reaction to the latest attack, as the police spokesperson, Odiko MacDon, did not respond to calls from our reporter as of the time of filing this report.
The spate of attacks on security officials in the South-east and South-south has compounded the security challenges in the two regions.
Police facilities have been previously attacked in Essien Udim and Ika local government areas of Akwa Ibom State, with scores of officers killed.
IPOB, a pro-Biafra group which has been proscribed by the Nigerian government, has denied their involvement in the attacks in the two regions.

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Morgan20:
Unknown gunmen attack Akwaibom police station & many inmates released more details coming soon......

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overall90:
You know the story of Nigeria and Biafra is going to be like that of Hezekiah and Senacharib in the bible.
While Senacharib was busy disturbing Hezekiah and Jerusalem, their own enemies invaded their country and when Senacharib heard it,he hurriedly returned to Assyria where he was later killed by his sons.
The Nigerian army are busy in the East while Boko Haram and I SWAP have been gaining territory upon territory. Currently they have gained ground in Niger state.By the time they enter Abuja , they will retreat fromthe East and leave us alone.

This is exactly what MNK said he would do. If you listen to his broadcasts, he said he would draw the military into Biafraland and this will give Boko haram the upper hand in the north to spread to other parts of the north... Indeed, MNK is a good student of history.

VictorUSA:
Yessooo! Pls start it now! Start with Buhari and then el rushit.

I don't they will attack non-Biafran politicians.

Dagah2:
Which one is "Best of Nnamdi KANU"?
Same way Aba boys were pirating Messi and Ronado's stunts?

"Best of Nnamdi Kanu" is a page on facebook dedicated to his quotes

Remember this?

GodHatesBigots:

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Thanks

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GTkester:
Honestly, there's nothing that makes my day than waking up and reading this kind of news. I hope it continues!

lol

ScamHunter:
You're very correct. I've been reading some comments on YouTube from people around that location.

Please share the YouTube link

SuperKlean:
honestly I did too last night.

Someone close to me told me she had another dream last night too...Everyone must be at alert. The reprisal that will happen following the killing of Ikonso will shake this country... God help us

I had two dreams within this week about war breaking out in Nigeria. It was terrible! Share your experience

Why is "bubu" not wearing the nose mask round his ears?

He said all election edifice in anambra will be destroyed. no election in anambra

listen to his live broadcast now!

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MrAAA2:
If the scholarship covers living expenses or stipends equivalent to 861 EUR monthly, you may not have to bother. But if its a Nigerian government scholarship, you should have a Blocked Account for your own safety or have a financial plan B.
But you can ask the consular office via email or randomly email other country's consular office because Nigeria office may not be responsive but the rule is same for all non-EU nationals.

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Hello, house, with a full PhD scholarship do I still need to open a block account?

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Finally, every tribe/ethnic group trapped in this contraption are about to be free courtesy of the UGM

History555:
You mean police just handed over their police station just like dat. No single resistance

He shock you?