Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, said on Monday , that the police in Abia State Command neutralised four persons and arrested eight others among the hoodlums who carried out an unprovoked attack on Abayi Police Station, Aba in Osisioma Ngwa LGA of Abia State in the early hours of Tuesday, February 23. He also said arms and ammunition were recovered from invaders.
Adamu, who commiserated with the family and friends of the deceased officers, however, warned tha dire consequences await any person or group of persons who, under whatever guise, engages in an unwarranted attack on any public property. He directed Commissioners of Police at the state commands to employ legally permissible measures to protect lives and property
Recall that hoodlums numbering about 200 armed with AK47 rifles and matchetes invaded the station and set part of it ablaze with the aid of petrol bombs and other explosives. Following the attack, two officers, an Assistant Superintendent of Police, ASP Vincent Gonze and Sergeant Emmanuel Okoronkwo unfortunately paid the supreme price.
In a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, Force Public Relations Officer, CP Frank Mba, said investigation was ongoing and perpetrators of the unwholesome incident will be prosecuted in due course.
“The police high command calls on proprietors of medical facilities – both public and private – in and around Abia State to report any person(s) found seeking medical treatment for bullet wounds and other related injuries to the nearest police station”, part of the statemend reads.
