Gunmen Attack Uratta Police Division, Killing Officers
Unknown gunmen attacked the Uratta Police Division in Aba, Abia State, resulting in the deaths of two police officers and injuries to three inspectors. The attack involved explosives that damaged part of the police building and set a patrol van ablaze.
DSP Maureen Chinaka, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Abia State Police Command, confirmed that no firearms or ammunition were taken by the attackers. Following the incident, CP Wilfred Afolabi led an operational team to the area to restore order and enhance security operations aimed at apprehending the attackers.
The command expressed condolences to the families of the deceased officers and urged residents to remain calm and vigilant, providing credible information to assist in the investigation. Abia State Governor Alex Otti visited the police station and the injured officers in the hospital.
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