Despite the heavy presence of security operatives in major towns in Anambra State on Thursday, killings in the State continued unabated as six policemen were shot dead by gunmen.
Also, at Nnobi in Idemili South Local Government Area of the state, a car belonging to a member of the House of Representatives for Nnewi North/South/ Ekwusigo, Chris Azubogu, was attacked and his driver killed.
The Thursday’s killings occurred about 48 hours sequel to the gruesome killing of Dr. Chike Akunyili, the widower of the late former Minister of Information, Prof. Dora Akunyili, and eight others in the State.
It was gathered that the latest incident occurred when the gunmen attacked a police station in Ajali, Orumba North Local Government Area of the state.
Apart from the brutal killing of the policemen, the police station was set ablaze when the assailants struck around 12.30pm.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Tony Olofu, confirmed the incident when contacted on the telephone.