Unknown gunmen kill four police officers in Imo state police station

Four police officers were reportedly killed during an attack by unknown gunmen on Agwa Police Station in Imo state on Friday night, August 5.

The gunmen who came in two vehicles and a tipper, shooting sporadically, used a tipper vehicle in forcing the gate open to gain entrance into the station, throwing Improvised Explosives Devices (IEDS) and petrol bombs.

The police operatives of the division joined by the Command’s Tactical Teams gave the hoodlums a stiff resistance, engaging them in a gun duel. The hoodlums who were fatally hit with a lot of casualty on their side, retreated, escaping in their vehicles.

The fire which affected a parked private car and some motorcycles was later put off, preventing it from causing more damages. Fortunately, the building was not affected.

The spokesperson of the state police command Confirmed the attack, CSP Michael Abattam, said two suspects in custody escaped, four police officers gallantly paid the supreme price, while one rifle is yet to be recovered.