The incident occurred on Sunday night, causing serious tension in the timber town.
Our correspondent learnt the deceased were gunned down when bandits attacked the military post through the Oton River in speedboats.
The spokesperson of the Command, DSP Onome Onovwakpoyeya, confirmed the incident on Monday morning.
She further stated that no one has been arrested in connection with the attack.
Community sources claimed that the armed men had stormed the community through the Oton River to carry out an operation.
“Two operatives were killed. We are investigating the incident,” Onovwakpoyeya said.
She further stated that no one has been arrested in connection with the attack.
Community sources claimed that the armed men had stormed the community through the Oton River to carry out an operation.
It was gathered that the operatives were shot dead during a gun duel with the bandits.
It was not clear if any of the bandits were killed during the onslaught.
Residents of the community revealed that military troops have been drafted to the area.
Residents of the community revealed that military troops have been drafted to the area.
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