Two officers killed as gunmen attack police station in Abia

Two police officers were killed and three others wounded in an attack on the Uratta Police Station in Aba, Abia State early Saturday morning. State Commissioner of Police Wilfred Afolabi confirmed the deaths while inspecting the scene alongside Governor Alex Otti. The wounded included two other police officers and a civilian, who were taken to the Abia State University Teaching Hospital.

The attackers set parts of the station ablaze and damaged vehicles, including a Hilux van. Afolabi assured residents that the police were working to apprehend those responsible, stating that no arrests had been made yet. A source familiar with the incident suggested the attackers were targeting the police armoury but found it empty, and allegedly took some uniforms.

The attack occurred around 2 am, with one of the slain officers reportedly burnt beyond recognition. The previous attack on the Uratta Police Station in February 2021 resulted in the death of a police sergeant and the burning of a donated patrol vehicle.