Cops Repel Attack On Imo Police Station, Kill Eight Hoodlums

Joint security operatives on Thursday night killed no fewer than
eight hoodlums after they resisted an attack on Orlu Divisional
Police Headquarters in Imo state from unknown gunmen,
Punch
reports.^[1]

Also, the joint security operatives recovered seven vehicles the
attackers came in for the operation.

Our correspondent gathered that the gun battle between the
gunmen and the security operatives lasted several hours, as the
military sent reinforcement from the 34 artillery brigade, Obinze,
in Owerri.

The gun duel created an atmosphere of panic, as people scampered
for safety, as the Roads in Orlu town and its environs were
deserted.

A resident of the area who preferred not to be mentioned told
our correspondent that “we slept with our hearts in our hands last
night”.

He said an Amoured Personnel Carrier was allegedly set ablaze at
Umuna junction in Orlu town.

He also disclosed that one of his cousins was hit by a stray
bullet.

The Police Spokesperson in the state, Orlando Ikeokwu, could not
be reached but a senior police officer confirmed the development to
our correspondent.

The senior police officer told The PUNCH that the corpses of the
hoodlums and their vehicles had been brought to the state police
command headquarters in Owerri.

He disclosed that the police divisional headquarters was not
razed neither did any security officer killed in the attack.

Developing story.

Joint security operatives on Thursday night killed no fewer than
eight hoodlums after they resisted an attack on Orlu Divisional
Police Headquarters in Imo state from unknown gunmen,
Punch
reports.^[1]

Also, the joint security operatives recovered seven vehicles the
attackers came in for the operation.

Our correspondent gathered that the gun battle between the
gunmen and the security operatives lasted several hours, as the
military sent reinforcement from the 34 artillery brigade, Obinze,
in Owerri.

The gun duel created an atmosphere of panic, as people scampered
for safety, as the Roads in Orlu town and its environs were
deserted.

A resident of the area who preferred not to be mentioned told
our correspondent that “we slept with our hearts in our hands last
night”.

He said an Amoured Personnel Carrier was allegedly set ablaze at
Umuna junction in Orlu town.

He also disclosed that one of his cousins was hit by a stray
bullet.

The Police Spokesperson in the state, Orlando Ikeokwu, could not
be reached but a senior police officer confirmed the development to
our correspondent.

The senior police officer told The PUNCH that the corpses of the
hoodlums and their vehicles had been brought to the state police
command headquarters in Owerri.

He disclosed that the police divisional headquarters was not
razed neither did any security officer killed in the attack.

Developing story.