Gunmen Attack Police Station With Petrol Bombs In Imo

On Thursday, some armed men attacked a police station with petrol bombs in Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State.

The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Michael Abattam, confirmed the attack.

In a statement released on Friday, Abattam said it happened in the evening.

The gunmen, who came in a cars and motorcycles, are thought to be members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Eastern Security Network (ESN).

The statement read; “On 21/10/2021 at about 1844 hours, armed bandits suspected to be IPOB/ ESN terror group came to Isiala Mbano Police Station in about five vehicles and three motorcycles, threw petrol bombs on the roof of the already damaged building in the EndSARS imbroglio and started shooting indiscriminately.

“The gallant police operatives attached to the station returned fire, engaging them in a gun duel. They were able to repel the bandits and in the process, they zoomed off in their vehicles and motorcycles.

“One of the police operatives who sustained gunshot injury was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment”.

Abattam further said that the police operatives who tackled the Gunmen made sure no arm was lost.

According to him, the fire that began as a result of the petrol bombs was later stopped, although it caused some ruins to the building.

“The tactical teams of the police have been dispatched to the area in pursuit of the gunmen and to beef up security in the area”, the statement added.

On the other hand, the Commissioner of Police in Imo, Rabiu Hussaini, applauded the officers and men of the division for their gallantry and encouraged them to maintain it.

He further thanked the residents for their support and asked them to continue to work with the police and other security agencies to fight crime and protect their police stations.

Also, Hussaini urged the people to help the police with genuine information that could help them capture the fleeing gunmen.