A police divisional headquarters in Abia State was on Sunday, May 9 attacked by unknown gunmen.
The attack on the police facility located at Trademore Estate in Umuahia, the state capital was carried out at about 9:45 am.
No life was lost in the attack, but one of the police personnel on duty reportedly sustained an injury and had been taken to a hospital for treatment.
Police Public Relation Officer in the state, Geoffrey Ogbonna, who confirmed the attack, also disclosed that police authorities in the state were making effort to ascertain the level of damage at the facility and arrest the perpetrators.
He said: “Yes, there was an attack on Mike Okiro Divisional Police Headquarters. We are investigating and the outcome will be made public.”
The PRO, further revealed that the gunmen arrived in four vehicles – a hummer bus and three Toyota Sienna vans, as well as two motorcycles.
The attackers reportedly set ablaze documents in the offices and destroyed police vehicles and motorcycles, among other valuables.
Residents have been asked to support the police with useful information that would lead to the arrest of the suspects.
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