Gunmen Raze Abia Police Station, Kill Two Officers.

Gunmen attacked the Uratta Police Station in Aba, Abia State, killing two policemen and injuring three others, including a civilian.

Reports by Donjoe Media indicate that the attackers stormed the station with heavy fire, targeting the operational shelter and parked patrol vehicles before setting parts of the building ablaze. Thick smoke covered the area for hours.

Firefighters later put out the fire, but vital infrastructure and vehicles were destroyed, creating a logistical gap for patrols in the division.

The Abia State Commissioner of Police condemned the attack and ordered a manhunt, deploying anti-robbery squads and tactical teams to major exit routes around Aba.

The two officers died defending the station. Their families have been notified, with police authorities promising support. The three injured victims were taken to hospital and are receiving treatment. Police said the civilian was caught in crossfire near the station.

Forensic teams cordoned off the facility to collect ballistic evidence and interview eyewitnesses to identify the group responsible.

Aba is the commercial hub of Abia, and traders near the area, including around Ariaria International Market, expressed concern that insecurity could affect business. Authorities said restoring public confidence is a priority.

The attack fits a pattern of assaults on security formations in the South-East, where groups target stations to loot arms and destroy vehicles to weaken response capacity.

Rebuilding the station will require emergency funding from the state government. Community leaders in Aba condemned the attack and called for increased deployment in vulnerable neighborhoods and cooperation from residents in providing information.

The state government is expected to convene an emergency security council meeting to review security architecture, with tighter checks anticipated on major roads.

Security analysts have called for structural upgrades to police stations, including concrete barricades and surveillance cameras to improve defense against raids.

The Police Command said it will provide regular updates as investigation continues and urged residents to avoid unverified rumours.

For official statements, check the https://abiastate.gov.ng/ and police channels.

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By Jonadab Oluikpe