At least three police officers have been killed in Enugu.

The attack was carried out on Wednesday night while the police officers were on duty along Obeagu-Amechi in Enugu South Local Government Area and Amagunze in Nkanu East Local Government Area of the state.

The attackers also burnt the police patrol vehicle.

Confirming the incident, the police spokesperson in the state Daniel Ndukwe said investigations are currently on-going and further developments will be communicated.