One Policeman Killed, scores feared dead in Akwa Ibom
An unconfirmed report has it that one Mobile Police Officer has been reportedly killed and Police in a counter-attack gunned down one suspected IPOB operative, Mr. Imo John Udo, who hails from Ikot Edem Udo, Okon Cland in Essien Udim Local Government Area as many feared dead during a gun duel in Ini Local Government Area, Divison Police Station on Sunday, 13 June, 2021 at about 4:30 Am.
It was gathered that the suspected terrorists invaded the area with motorcycles and immediately opened fire directly at the police station.
Witnesses said the operation lasted about some minutes as men of the Police Quick Intervention Unit (QIU) with their counterpart from Ikot Ekpene Area Command confront them in a gun duel battle gunning down one of the suspected IPOP terrorist team members who may not survive.
Members of Ikono/Ini media Professionals Global Service Ltd. confirmed the attack.
The Akwa Ibom State Command Police Spokesman Odiko Macdon when contacted said his men are on top of the situation at the moment as he will soon brief the media.