Two police officers killed in Enugu checkpoint attack
The Enugu State Police Command has confirmed that gunmen attacked a police checkpoint along Agbani Road, resulting in the deaths of two officers. The incident occurred on January 15, 2026, when suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), opened fire on police operatives. SP Daniel Ndukwe stated that the police responded to the attack, forcing the assailants to flee. CP Mamman Giwa has ordered a manhunt for the suspects and assured the public of ongoing investigations.
What happened
- The attack took place on January 15, 2026, at a police checkpoint along Agbani Road.
- Suspected IPOB and ESN members killed two police officers and set a patrol vehicle on fire.
- The police recovered a Lexus 330 SUV used by the attackers, which had multiple bullet holes.
- CP Mamman Giwa directed tactical and intelligence units to track down the suspects.
- Security patrols have been intensified in the area as investigations continue.
