Tragedy struck in Abia state when unknown gunmen attacked a police station in the Umuahia South Local Government Area of Abia State killing no fewer than two officers and also set the police station on fire.
The incident was confirmed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Geoffrey Ogbonna, who said that the incident occurred between 12am to 1am Monday morning, disclosing that the gunmen “burnt exhibit vehicles” and station vehicles.
Vehicles and about five police patrol vehicles were also burnt in addition to the building, which was razed down by fire during the attack.
Six exhibit vehicles, including Keke NAPEP and motorcycles, were also burnt in the attack and rifles carted away by the unknown gunmen who are now at large.
