Gunmen Attack Police Station, Ki|| Suspect In Attempt To Free Detainees
Gunmen reportedly attacked the Police Rapid Response Squad facility in Owerrinta, Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area of Abia State, on Monday morning, killing a female suspect.
It was gathered that the incident took place along the Umuahia-Aba Federal Expressway, with the gunmen allegedly aiming to free detainees.
Confirming the attack, the state Commissioner of Police, Danladi Isa, stated that the attackers arrived in three Hilux vehicles shortly after midnight and opened fire on the police station.
“On that day, there was an attack on our facility at Owerrinta shortly after midnight. The assailants arrived in about three Hilux vehicles and opened fire on our facility,” Isa stated.
“Our personnel successfully repelled the attack, but the assailants used dynamite to blow off our roof.
“In their attempt to free detainees, they opened fire, tragically causing the death of a female suspect.”
The commissioner of Police said after the incident, they employed technical tracking methods and arrested one of the suspects.
“The individual is now in police custody for interrogation to help identify other accomplices. We are making steady progress,” he added.
