Three policemen reportedly died as a result of gunshots in Enugu, a city in southeast Nigeria.
The Wednesday evening event took place in the state capital's New Haven neighbourhood.
Although the attack's specifics are still hazy, Newsmen have learned that it took place on Wednesday night at 10:30 pm near the Block bus stop.
It occurred at the Block bus stop in front of the Frank supermarket, according to a security alert issued out by the neighbourhood.
“Three policemen down already. Guys for our information, in case we still dey outside avoid New Haven (In case you are still outside, avoid New Haven).
“Two battered policemen are still lying lifeless here.”
A video that appeared with the message showed the officers who were believed to be dead inside a gutter.
A text message sent to the state police command's spokesperson, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, did not receive a response, and neither did his calls.