An Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of one of the
Area Commands in Edo State and two other police officers were reportedly
attacked and shot by suspected robbers in the early hours of Friday at the
popular Murtala Muhammed (MM) Way in Benin City.
The ACP and the two other officers were said to have been
shot when the hoodlums sighted his team on a rescue mission to the troubled MM
Way, Upper Sokponba, Idogbo and Ugbekun areas considered as core dens of
criminal groups.
Scores of others also sustained gunshot injuries during the
attack.
Both the policemen and others injured were taken to the
University of Benin Teaching Hospital and other nearby hospitals for treatment.
This development has heightened tension in some parts of
Benin the Edo State capital and adjoining towns.
Recall that between Monday and Friday, over 18 persons have
reportedly been killed in a renewed cult-related clashes between two rival
groups (Aye and Eiye).
Though it was not clear what sparked the latest killings
across major towns and some local government areas in the state, there are
speculations a key gang leader was to be buried in the area, a development that
attracted members of the cult from all walks.
The activities of the cultists were said to have also taken
a toll on Ekenwan road, Siluko road, Wire road, Dumez road, Textile Mill road,
New Benin road, Ogida Quarters, Ogbe Quarters and Ibivwe Quarters of the City.
About 450 shops, five markets, banks, public and private
schools were on Friday morning shut down over fear of attacks.
On Thursday, many parents reportedly withdrew their wards
from school as soon as trouble started in the area and gunshots fired.
Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) SP Chidi Nwabuzor did
not respond to calls placed across to him.
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