The Imo State Police Command foiled an attack by gunmen on the Njaba divisional station, killing at least three of the suspects.
In a statement released by the spokesperson for the command, ASP Henry Okoye disclosed that the remaining assailants, who sustained various gunshot injuries, fled into nearby bushes.
Okoye explained that the hoodlums arrived in three SUVs and launched a violent assault on the headquarters with sporadic gunfire. Moreover, police operatives successfully repelled the attack.
He said, “The items recovered are one General Purpose Machine Gun, one AK-47 rifle, and three vehicles: a Toyota Lexus 470, a Mercedes GLK, and a Toyota Venza.
“An intense operation, led by the Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, CP Aboki Danjuma, is currently underway to apprehend the fleeing suspects.”
The police are working on capturing those responsible and bring them to justice.
Meanwhile, the state police commissioner, CP Aboki Danjuma has commended the bravery of the operatives and assured the general public that the Command remains committed to enhancing the state’s internal security.
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