ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Unknown gunmen on Tuesday morning, attacked a military checkpoint at Obeagu-Amodu road in Enugu South Local Government Area, Enugu State.
This is coming barely three weeks after gunmen shot and killed about three policemen at New Haven area of the State
It was gathered the gunmen stormed the area in two Lexus RX SUV and one Toyota Sienna bus around 7:25 am, and reportedly opened fire at the combined team of Police and military.
The operatives were said to have swiftly responded to the attacks, leading to a heavy shootout in the area.
According to sources, the incident left behind a number of casualties, but there were speculations that two deaths were recorded during the shootout.
It was learnt that the incident caused panic among the residents of the area and its environs.
Enugu Police spokesman DSP Daniel Ndukwe did not pick call or respond to text messages for confirmation of the incident.
Sources also confirmed heavy security presence currently in the area as motorists are subjected to stop and search.