Tensions are palpable in the Enugu state capital as gunmen reportedly attacked a police checkpoint, allegedly killing two officers on duty and others.
The incident, which took place on Thursday morning, is said to have taken place in Gariki, MTD area in the Enugu South Local Government Area of the state capital.
At the time of filing this report, sources said gunfire was still ringing through the air as residents made their way to safety.
According to Punch, the gunmen were said to have attacked the checkpoint around 9:10am.
It is unclear whether the hoodlums attacked the MTD police station which is less than three poles from the checkpoint.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Daniel Ndukwe, could not be reached for reaction as at the time of filing this report.
