Two soldiers and three police officers were killed in an attack by unknown gunmen on Saturday night at the Enugu-Ebonyi border.
The two soldiers were shot dead at a checkpoint in Enugu before the shooters, who were traveling in a Toyota Sienna, made their way to the border between Enugu and Ebonyi states.
Three policemen were reportedly shot dead at the border checkpoint.
Another wounded policeman is said to be receiving treatment.