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Gunmen, on Monday morning, attacked the Otoko Police Divisional Headquarters Obowo in Obowo Local Government Area of Imo State, leaving two police officers injured.
The gunmen according to the report invaded the station at about 3 am shooting sporadically, a development that left residents terrified.
However, the gallant police operatives engaged the invaders and resisted them.
A source said that after the shooting, it was discovered that the station was standing because the police were able to withstand the gunfire but two police officers were injured.
Meanwhile, the Imo State Police Command spokesperson, Michael Abattam, has confirmed the attack even as he maintained that no life was lost.
He said: “Apart from the minimal damage on the transit camp and a vehicle, no life was lost.”
He said that the police operative who sustained a minor gunshot injury has been treated.
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