Breaking: Two injured as gunmen attack police station

The Otoko Divisional Police Headquarters, Imo State, was attacked on Monday morning by gunmen, injuring two officers.

According to residents of the village, the attack started around 3am, lasting a long period of time.

“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.”, said one of the villagers.

Continued by another, “As I speak to you now the area has been condoned off by security agents. People are scared. Everybody is indoors. We are just peeping from the windows. This is very unfortunate.”

Micheal Abattam, who is the spokesperson for the command, said “It is true” as he promised details of the attack.