Nigerian Police Force Neutralizes Attackers Of Abayi Police Station In Abia State

The Police force in Abia State Command haa successfully neutralised  four attackers,arrested  eight persons and also recover arms and ammunition from hoodlums who carried out an unprovoked attack on Abayi Police Station, Aba in Osisioma Ngwa local government area of Abia State yesterday

It is worth noting 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 from the attack.

The Inspector General of Police commiserates with the family and friends of the deceased officers. He warns that . 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. 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.