Gunmen Attack Imo Police Station, One Officer, Three Others Feared Dead

Three gunmen were killed in a gunfight by security personnel during an attack on a police station in Orlu, Imo State, on Thursday night.

According to reports, the gunmen used explosives and petrol bombs to burn down the Orlu police station, killing one police inspector.

This development was confirmed by the command’s spokesman, Mike Abattam, in a statement made on Friday.

Abattam, in the statement, disclosed that the gunmen attacked and threw explosives and petrol bombs on the roof of Orlu Police Station around 9:35 pm, damaging the roof and burning the station.

He further stated that the fire affected some of the vehicles in the premises of the station.

The tactical teams of the command engaged the gunmen in a gun duel and due to the superior firepower of the police subdued the gunmen.

“Three of the bandits were neutralised and their guns, one pump action gun and two locally-made double-barrelled pistols were recovered while others escaped into the bush with bullet wounds.

“Unfortunately, a police inspector lost his life in the attack,” the statement read in part.