The Police in Abia State Command successfully neutralised (4) four
attackers, arrested (8) eight persons and recovered arms and ammunition
from hoodlums who carried out an unprovoked attack on Abayi Police
Station, Aba in Osisioma Ngwa LGA of Abia State in the early hours of
23rd February, 2021.
According to a statement signed by Force Spokesman CP, Frank Mba. “It is
worth noting that the hoodlums numbering about two hundred persons,
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.
“The Inspector General of Police, IGP M.A. Adamu NPM mni commiserates
with the family and friends of the deceased officers. He warns that dire
consequences await any person or group of persons who, under whatever
guise, engages in an unwarranted attack on any public property and
directs all Command CPs to employ all legally permissible measures to
protect lives and property
“Meanwhile, investigation is still ongoing and the 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.”