The police spokesperson said investigation was ongoing on the case.
“We need the cooperation, support and encouragement of all, as no stone will be left unturned as far as fighting crime and criminality is concerned,” the police said.
Police said it neutralised two of the gunmen while it was still in pursuit of other hoodlums.
The women were debriefed by the police before being reunited with their families.
United Kingdom has warned its citizens of a possible outbreak of violence in Nigeria as the country celebrates its Democracy Day on June 12.
The police command in Enugu says ‘Operation Restore Peace’ operatives have arrested 10 people amid the security crisis in the South-East.
