Hoodlums attack Police station, 2 officers dead

Unprovoked Hoodlums launched an attack, as 2 officers dead at Abayi Police station, Aba in Osisioma Ngwa LGA of Abia State fully armed with AK47 rifles and Machetes.

The attack which took placed in the early hours of 23rd of February, 2021 took the lives of two police officers; Assistant Superintendent of Police, ASP Vincent Gonze and Sergent Emmanuel Okoronkwo.

In the words of Force PRO, CP Frank Mba; ” it is worth noting that the hoodlums numbering about 200 persons, armed with AK47 rifles and machetes invaded the station and set part of it ablaze with the aid of petrol bombs and other explosives.

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The police of Abia State Command did neutralise the attack, taking down 4 of the attackers and arresting 8 amongst them. While multiple arms and ammunition were also recovered from the hoodlums.

The Police force in the light of the 2 officers who paid the ultimate price, do commiserate with the family of the deceased officers.

While the further investigation into the unprovoked attack is still underway, the Police has warned that crimes such as these would not be tolerated and that they are out to ensure that justice prevails.

They also call on all medical facilities in Abia, both public and private to report patients seeking treatment from bullet wounds or any related injury.