Hoodlums Kill Two Senior Officers in Attack on Abia Police Division

Two senior police officers have been killed following an attack by hoodlums on the Uratta Divisional Police Headquarters in Aba, Abia State.

Three inspectors also sustained injuries and are receiving treatment.

The Abia State Police Command confirmed the incident in a statement by its spokesperson, DSP Maureen Chinaka.

According to the Command, the attack occurred at about 2:26 a.m. on Saturday, when unidentified armed hoodlums struck the division with explosives, causing fire that damaged part of the building and the divisional patrol van.

The police said no firearms or ammunition were taken by the attackers.

Following the incident, Commissioner of Police, CP Wilfred Olutokunbo Afolabi, led tactical teams to the area, combed the surroundings and restored calm.

The Command said intensified security operations and monitoring are ongoing to apprehend the perpetrators.

CP Afolabi condemned the attack and assured that those responsible will be brought to justice, adding that all operational and intelligence resources will be deployed to track them down.

The Command extended condolences to the families of the fallen officers and urged residents to remain calm, vigilant and to provide credible information.

It advised the public to report information at the nearest police station, through suggestion boxes and DPO contact details at divisions, or via its emergency hotlines: 08035415405, 08079210004, 08079210005, 08079210006.