The Anambra State Command of the Nigeria Police on Thursday, released names of nine U.S. Consulate personnel from Lagos involved in Tuesday’s brutal attack which claimed seven lives at Ogbaru area of the state.
The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, Mr. Echeng Echeng made the disclosure at a news conference at the command’s headquarters in Amawbia on Thursday.
Echeng listed the persons as Jefferson Obayuwane, Sunday Prince Ubong, Ekene Nweke, Hassan Etila, Avwuvie Kaye Monday, Bukar. A. Kabuiki, Emmanuel Lupata, Friday Morgan and Adamu Andrew.
Of the number, seven were killed and set ablaze in their vehicles, while two were kidnapped.
Echeng said the deceased included men from Squadron 23, Police Mobile Force Lagos, Inspectors Bukar Adams, Friday Morgan, Adam Andrew and Emmanuel Lupata.
The CP said that security operatives had arrested two persons in connection with the crime and were now helping in investigations on the matter.
Echeng said joint security forces comprising, police tactical teams, Nigerian Army and Nigerian Navy raided a camp in Ogwuanaocha community of Ogbaru, which was suspected to be the hideout of the assailants on Wednesday May 17 but discovered that it had been deserted.
The personnel of Lagos Consulate of the U. S. and their police escorts were ambushed on May 16, between noon and 2pm along Atani/Osamala road in Ogbaru after assessment tour of erosion ravaged communities.
