Shooters went after some cops who were on pause and-search obligation along Enugu freeway, G-inn pivot in Abakaliki on Wednesday.
Nonetheless, the cops repulsed the assault and killed one of the shooters.
SP Chris Anyanwu, Spokesman, Police Command in Ebonyi, who affirmed the occurrence, said the assault happened at 3.30 p.m. on Wednesday.
He said: “Our men were gone after while on pause and-search obligation along Enugu turnpike, G-lodging pivot in Abakaliki at around 3.30 p.m.
“When the gangsters took shots at our men, they answered and had the option to weapon down one individual.
“A portion of the shooters, who worked a Toyota Sienna Bus, got away with shot wounds.
“The shooter who was shot was as yet alive, yet later passed on at Alex-Ekwueme Federal Teaching Hospital where he was taken for treatment.
“Our men recuperated two weapons, including one twofold barrel firearm (privately made) and one AK-47.
“We additionally recuperated a few charms from the shooters.”