Unknown gunmen attacked Umuguma Police Station in the early hours of Saturday.
By Emma Ogbuehi
Unknown gunmen attacked Umuguma Police Station in the early hours of Saturday.
Umuguma is a community in the state capital, Owerri, precisely in Owerri West local government.
An eyewitness told TheNiche that the attack occurred at about 1 am today.
He said “nobody slept here, we were scared to leave our homes but we knew it was a heavy bombardment. Unfortunately, they killed our own brother, Ifeanyi who was trying to defend the station and his people by extension”.
The sources said the unknown gunmen overwhelmed the security operatives during the operation which left cars and properties destroyed.
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Two policemen were reportedly killed in the attack while at least seven vehicles were destroyed.
The gunmen came in two Toyota Hilux pick-up trucks and attacked the police station with an explosive device.
The Imo State Police Spokesperson, Michael Abattam while confirming the attack maintained that no life was lost and no firearm was carted away.
He said “yes, there was an incident, but our men repelled them, no life was lost and neither did we lose any firearm. They threw in dynamite which ignited the roof but our men engaged them. No life was lost and no arms were lost.
