The purpose of the attack by the gunmen was to kidnap the Managing Director of an oil and gas company based in Port Harcourt and the operation was successful since they killed the escorts.

According to reports, the policemen were in a Hilux vehicle, were said to be escorting the company’s MD and members of staff of the firm when they were intercepted.

The daredevil gunmen blocked the vehicle in which the top oil workers were, and immediately rained bullets on the policemen who attempted to stop them from achieving their aim.

With the policemen killed, the gunmen reportedly isolated their target after identifying him, dragged him into their own vehicle and zoomed off.

The gunshots sent cold shivers down the spine of residents and business owners who scampered for safety.