Unknown gunmen attack Aba police station, kill two officers

On Saturday, unidentified gunmen launched an attack on the Uratta Eziukwu Police Station in Aba, resulting in the deaths of two policemen and injuries sustained by three others. The assailants, armed with improvised explosive devices, targeted the police station by setting a police van ablaze, wrecking a vehicle and power generating set, and damaging other property within the building. They also severely damaged the windows and doors of the police station before making their getaway.

Speaking to journalists at the scene, Abia State Command Commissioner, Wilfred Afolabi, expressed his condemnation of the attack on his officers. He further stated that the command is actively working to apprehend the fleeing criminals. Governor Alex Otti was commended for visiting the police station, with Afolabi acknowledging the gesture as a significant source of encouragement for the command.

Afolabi firmly vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice, promising that they would not evade capture even if they seek refuge in the bush.

The injured victims, who sustained gun and machete wounds in the attack, were transported to the Abia State University Teaching Hospital in Aba for medical care. Governor Otti visited the injured and paid them a visit. The incident resulted in the loss of two officers and three injured colleagues, underscoring the ongoing security challenges faced by law enforcement in the region.