In Akwa Ibom, Hoodlums kill Policemen, burn Police vehicles

Police IG Alkali Baba

Gunmen suspected to be members of Eastern Security Network (ESN) on Saturday killed no fewer than two policemen in Akwa Ibom.

It was gathered the hoodlums, who invaded Ikono Police Divisional Headquarters at Ibiaku Ntok Okpo around 3 am, burnt down five police vehicles and also injured a policewoman on night duty.

Police spokesperson, SP Odiko MacDon and Chief Press Secretary to Chairman of Ikono Local Government Area, Mr Nsisong Ntuk, confirmed the incident.

Ntuk, in a statement, said the hoodlums even hoisted their flag at the police station.

He said the chairman has been taking great measures to ensure normalcy was restored to the area and other parts of the LGA.