Emmanuel Ojukwu, the Commissioner of Police in the state, confirmed the death of a policeman when a team of security forces from the police, army and the SSS, later engaged the gunmen.
He however could not confirm the identity of the attackers.
“I cannot confirm whether they are Boko Haram members or not. All I know is that they are criminal elements and the law will take its course,” Mr. Ojukwu said.
“We are investigating to know the circumstances that led to that attack, their motive and others,” he said.
“Our mandate is to keep the environment and Kogi free and safe for Nigerians to go about their lawful businesses,” he said.
“Criminals live in our midst. Don’t hide them, criminals don’t respect persons. If you are not a victim today you may be a victim tomorrow if you don’t report criminal elements in your midst,” the police boss said.
A witness told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the gunmen arrived the SSS office at about 10:30 p.m.
He said the gunmen barricaded the adjoining roads to the office and shot at motorists from all directions.
(NAN)
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