Two police officers have been killed after gunmen attacked the Uratta Police Division in Aba, Abia State. The attackers reportedly used explosives during the assault, setting parts of the station and a police patrol van ablaze.
The Abia State Police Command confirmed the incident, stating that three inspectors also sustained injuries and were receiving medical treatment.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Maureen Chinaka, the attack caused significant damage to part of the police building and the divisional patrol vehicle.
However, the command clarified that the attackers did not take away any firearms or ammunition during the incident.
Police Launch Operation to Track Attackers
Following the attack, the Commissioner of Police in Abia State, CP Wilfred Afolabi, reportedly led an operational team to the affected area.
The team searched the surrounding environment and worked to restore calm, while the command intensified security operations to identify and arrest those responsible.
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Chinaka said the police would deploy operational and intelligence resources to track down the attackers and bring them to justice.
The command also expressed condolences to the families of the two officers who died and the wider police community.
Police Urge Aba Residents to Provide Information
The police have called on residents to remain calm and vigilant while supporting the ongoing investigation with credible information.
According to the command, members of the public can report relevant details at the nearest police station or through the contact channels provided at police divisions.
The command also released the following emergency numbers for reports and information related to the incident:
- 08035415405
- 08079210004
- 08079210005
- 08079210006
The police said information from residents could help investigators identify the suspects and establish the circumstances surrounding the attack.
Governor Alex Otti Reportedly Visits Scene
Vanguard reported that Abia State Governor Alex Otti visited the affected police station and the injured officers at the hospital.
The visit followed the attack, which claimed the lives of two officers and damaged police property.
Meanwhile, security operations and monitoring remain ongoing as the police work to apprehend those responsible.
