Abia: Gunmen Kill Policemen, Burn Patrol Van, Buildings

Unknown gunmen have killed two police officers and set buildings and a patrol van ablaze during an attack on the Uratta Police Division in Aba, Abia State.

Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, DSP Maureen Chinaka, said the attackers assaulted the division with explosives, triggering a fire that damaged part of the building and the divisional patrol van.

She added that two police officers lost their lives, while three inspectors sustained injuries and are currently receiving medical attention.

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Chinaka explained that the Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Wilfred Afolabi, personally led an operational team to the area following the attack.

She said the team combed the area and restored calm, while intensified security operations and monitoring continued to apprehend the attackers.

The PPRO assured that the command would deploy all necessary operational and intelligence resources to identify and arrest those responsible, adding that the suspects would be brought to justice.

“The Command extends its heartfelt condolences to the families of the fallen officers and the entire Police family over this painful loss.

“Residents are urged to remain calm, vigilant, and to support the Police with credible information that could assist the ongoing investigation.

“Information can be reported at the nearest police station, through the suggestion boxes and contact details of the DPOs provided at police divisions, or via the Command’s emergency hotlines: 08035415405, 08079210004, 08079210005, 08079210006.”

The Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has visited the police station and the injured officers at the hospital.