Police narrated that although details of the attack are still sketchy, the bandits reportedly burnt down parts of their station
By Kehinde Okeowo
Police formations in Imo State have once again come under attack, as four officers have been killed by suspected bandits in the early hours of Saturday.
Imo State Police spokesperson, Mike Abattam, who confirmed the incident, said the late officers were attached to the divisional headquarters in Agwa community, Oguta local government area.
According to Channels TV, the PRO further narrated that although details of the attack are still sketchy, he can also affirm that the bandits reportedly burnt down parts of the police station.
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He went on to say the Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Barde, is already at the scene to ascertain the severity of the attack and get first-hand information.
He appealed for calm in the state and urged law-abiding citizens of the area to go about their lawful engagements, assuring them that the command is on top of the situation.
About three weeks ago, some Imo youths were killed by operatives of the State’s vigilante group, better known as ‘Ebubeagu’.
Angry youths later blocked the Owerri/Onitsha road, to protest the killings of the Imo citizens who were returning from a traditional wedding in Awomamma in Oru East Local government area to Otulu in Oru West Local government area of the state.