RismadarVoice Reporters
June 2, 2026
Gunmen have killed two police officers in an ambush along the Amansea–Ndiora–Ndiukwuenu–Awa–Ufuma Road in Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State, in what security sources described as a targeted attack on a returning police patrol team.
The officers were reportedly attacked on Sunday night while returning from an official assignment when armed men lying in wait in a nearby bush opened fire on their vehicle.
Eyewitnesses said the assailants struck as the police patrol approached the area, triggering panic among residents in surrounding communities.
A tricycle rider who witnessed the aftermath, and requested anonymity, said he narrowly escaped the scene after hearing sustained gunfire.
“I was coming from a journey when I suddenly heard gunshots. I left my tricycle and ran for safety,” he said.
“After the shooting stopped, I came back and saw that two police officers had already been killed and were lying on the road beside their patrol van.”
A video circulating on social media showed the bodies of the officers lying on the road next to their patrol vehicle, sparking concern among residents and prompting renewed calls for improved security along the route.
The Anambra State Police Command confirmed the incident on Monday.
Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, said the officers were ambushed while returning from duty and confirmed that two personnel lost their lives in the attack.
“A team of police officers was returning from an assignment when they were ambushed by armed men who opened fire on them. In the process, we lost two officers,” he said.
He added that the command had launched an investigation and intensified efforts to track down those responsible for the attack.
According to him, police operatives have been deployed to the area as part of ongoing security operations aimed at preventing further incidents.
The police commissioner also disclosed plans to visit the scene to assess the situation and coordinate further security measures with tactical units.
He urged residents and motorists to exercise caution when approaching checkpoints or security positions that are not clearly identified as official police formations.
“Whenever you approach a checkpoint without police vehicles or clear identification, you should be cautious and either turn back or alert the nearest police formation,” he advised.
The latest attack adds to growing concerns over insecurity in parts of Anambra State and other South-East states, where security operatives have repeatedly come under ambush by armed groups.
