According to reports, the cops were on duty at around Ukaegbu /Ezeiweka road in Onitsha when they were attacked around 9 a.m on Sunday.
During the attack, two civilian bystanders sustained gunshot wounds.
Anambra State police command spokesperson, DSP Toochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the incident.
He said details of the attack are still sketchy.
DSP Ikenga said he would react after gathering more information on how the attack happened.