3 Gunmen And An Officer Killed In An Attack In A Police Station, Imo State

3 Gunmen And An Officer Killed In An Attack In A Police Station, Imo State

 

Iexclusive News Nigeria reports that on Thursday, August 5, a police inspector was killed when gunmen stormed and burned down the Orlu police station.

 

In the ensuing gunfight, three of the shooters were also slain. The gunmen assaulted and tossed explosives and petrol bombs on top of the roof of the Orlu Police station at about 9:35 p.m., breaking the roof and creating a fire in the station, according to Imo police spokesperson Mike Abattam.

 

The fire damaged some automobiles in the parking lot, and it was learned that the command’s tactical forces on the ground engaged and subdued the attackers in a gun fight.

 

Abattam said;

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

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