Two senior police officers have been killed, while three inspectors were injured following an attack on a police division in Aba South Local Government Area of Abia State.
The attack occurred in the early hours of Saturday, 17 October, at the Uratta-Eziukwu police division. According to the Abia State Police Command, the attackers used explosives, causing a fire that damaged parts of the station and a police patrol van.
Police spokesperson Maureen Chinaka confirmed the deaths and injuries. She said security operations had been intensified to identify and arrest those responsible.
Abia State Governor Alex Otti visited the scene and pledged to cover the medical expenses of the injured officers.
The attack has raised fresh concerns about the safety of security personnel and the protection of public facilities in the South-East.
Monafrika’s Take
Attacks on security facilities threaten the safety of entire communities. The authorities must conduct a proper investigation and bring those responsible to justice. They must also strengthen intelligence gathering and protect officers carrying out their duties.
0 COMMENTS
Leave a Reply