The Police Command in Ebonyi State has confirmed that four persons were killed on Tuesday\u2019s attack on the facility of the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in the state.<\/p>\n
Police Spokesperson, DSP Loveth Odah, who confirmed the incident, said that security agencies killed two of the gunmen, while others escaped with injuries at the incident that occurred at Ntezi.<\/p>\n
\u201cToo bad, one of the officers and a patient at the NDLEA rehabilitation center were also killed.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe security agencies are still searching the bush to get some of the gunmen, who were injured,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
The spokesperson added that two rifles and other ammunition were recovered from the attackers.<\/p>\n
\u201cOther items recovered include: 140 rounds of K2 ammunition, 36 rounds of GPMG live ammunition, 30 rounds of Ak 47 rounds of ammunition, a 4 Runner jeep, motorcycles, military and police uniforms, charms amongst others,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
An Officer of NDLEA, who preferred anonymity, also said four persons were killed in the attack.<\/p>\n
\u201cSecurity agencies repelled the attack on our office, located at Ntezi, Ish\u00edelu local government area of the state around 2pm on Tuesday,\u201d the Officer said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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