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On Sunday, November 9, 2025, tensions broke out along Onitsha Road in Anambra State when police officers returning from election duties were allegedly shot by some Nigerian Army men.

According to information obtained, the altercation took place at a military checkpoint, where personnel from both security services got into a fight before the soldiers allegedly started shooting at the police officers.

Speaking to SaharaReporters, one of the impacted police officers claimed that the altercation abruptly became more intense.

“Happening now on our way coming back from Anambra State election, we had a misunderstanding with Army personnel at a military checkpoint. Before we know what was going on, they opened fire on us,” he said.

He said that numerous officers were hurt, and one officer was shot in the chest.

“One of us was shot directly on his chest with many other policemen injured. The issue has generated to riot as we are talking. We have as well called for backup,” he added.

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