The Police in Abia State Command successfully neutralised four attackers, arrested eight persons and recovered arms and ammunition from hoodlums who carried out an unprovoked attack on Abayi Police Station, Aba in Osisioma Ngwa LGA of Abia State in the early hours of 23rd February, 2021, Igbere TV reports.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by Force Public Relations Officer, CP Frank Mba.
The hoodlums had invaded the police station in the early hours of Tuesday and set it ablaze, with vehicles burnt.
He also confirmed that four hoodlums and two policemen were killed during attack on Abayi Police Station in Abia State on Tuesday.
He added that eight suspected attackers have been arrested.
The Inspector General of Police, IGP, Mohammed Adamu also commiserated with the family and friends of the deceased officers.
“He warns that dire consequences await any person or group of persons who, under whatever guise, engages in an unwarranted attack on any public property and directs all Command CPs to employ all legally permissible measures to protect lives and property,” Mba said.
He said investigation was still ongoing and that the perpetrators of the unwholesome incident would be prosecuted in due course.
