BREAKING (Abayi Police Station Attack): Police Neutralize 4 of the attackers, arrest 8, recovers looted arms, ammunition

The press release revealed further that the hoodlums numbering about two hundred persons, armed with AK47 rifles and matchetes invaded the station and set part of it ablaze with the aid of petrol bombs and other explosives. Following the attack, two officers, an Assistant Superintendent of Police, ASP Vincent Gonze and Sergeant Emmanuel Okoronkwo unfortunately paid the supreme price.

The Inspector General of Police, IGP M.A. Adamu NPM mni has commiserated with the family and friends of the deceased officers. He warned that dire consequences await any person or group of persons who, under whatever guise, engages in an unwarranted attack on any public property and directs all Command CPs to employ all legally permissible measures to protect lives and property.

Meanwhile, investigation is still ongoing and the perpetrators of the unwholesome incident will be prosecuted in due course as revealed.

The police high command calls on proprietors of medical facilities - both public and private - in and around Abia State to report any person(s) found seeking medical treatment for bullet wounds and other related injuries to the nearest police station.