Two Policemen Killed as Gunmen Attack Uratta Police Station in Abia, Set Vehicles Ablaze
**A violent attack on the Uratta Police Station in Aba, Abia State, has reportedly claimed the lives of two police officers and left three other people injured.**
The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, at approximately 2:00 a.m., when armed assailants stormed the police facility, set parts of the station on fire and destroyed several vehicles.
According to reports, the attack caused significant damage to the station, with a Hilux van and other vehicles within the premises reportedly burnt during the incident.
A source familiar with the development disclosed that the attackers appeared to have targeted the station’s armoury. However, the source claimed that the armoury was empty when the assailants arrived.
The gunmen were also alleged to have taken away some police uniforms before fleeing the scene.
The source further claimed that one of the attackers was shot during the confrontation with security personnel. However, the suspect was reportedly carried away by his colleagues as they escaped from the scene.
The circumstances surrounding the attack, including the identities and motives of the assailants, remain unclear based on the available information.
The incident has raised fresh concerns about the safety of security facilities and residents in the area.
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