Gunmen attacked a Nigerian police checkpoint in Anambra State, killing one officer and injuring another.

Gunmen attacked a Nigerian police checkpoint in Anambra State's Idemili South Local Government Area, killing one officer and injuring another. The attack occurred at the Omata junction on Nnewi-Oba Road around 9:20 am on Friday. The Commissioner of Police, Nnaghe Itam, has ordered an intensive manhunt for the assailants, with the assistance of local residents. The injured officer is receiving treatment in the hospital.