Again, some daredevil gunmen on early Monday morning attacked the Otoko Divisional Police Headquarters at Obowo Local Government Area of Imo State
It was reliably gathered that about two police operatives were injured.
It was also learnt that the incident occured about incident started around 3 am and lasted for a long time.
An eyewitness said said, “We didn’t sleep last night. The sounds of the weapons were terrifying. While many ran into the bushes, others took cover in their houses. You know the Police Divisional Headquarters is situated on the Owerri-Umuahia express road.
“Police officers engaged the gunmen and the situation became more terrible. It was as if the world was coming to an end. It was a consistent exchange of gunshots. We haven’t seen this one before. Two policemen were terribly injured and had been rushed to an undisclosed hospital.”
Another source disclosed that police operatives repelled the gunmen as they could not gain access into the police station
The source said, “The gunmen were refused by the policemen on duty. They couldn’t gain access so the exchange of fireworks was intense. Two policemen were injured in the line. I don’t know their conditions, presently.
“As I speak to you now the area has been cordoned off by security agents. People are scared. Everybody is indoors. We are just peeping from the windows. This is very unfortunate.”
The development was confirmed by the spokesman of the state command, Micheal Abattam.
