The Imo Police Command said it has successfully repelled an attack on the Njaba Divisional Headquarters by suspected bandits affiliated with the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed militia, the Eastern Security Network (ESN).
But three of the bandits were said to have been killed in a cross fire exchange with the police while several others sustained various injuries in the attack that lasted several hours.
This incident marks the third attack on Njaba Division with police operatives successfully defending their position on each occasion
Imo police spokesman, Henry Okoye, said the hoodlums arrived at the headquarters in three SUVs vehicles and launched a violent assault with sporadic gunfire.
However, police operatives swiftly took up defensive positions and engaged the assailants
“We are proud of our operatives who demonstrated exceptional bravery and professionalism in repelling the attack,” said Okoye.
As the DPO down to the last man, our operatives are groomed to fight,” said Okoye, adding, “They are the reason why Umuaka-Orlu road axis has not become as deadly as Abuja-Kaduna road.
“The shootout resulted in the neutralisation of three attackers, while others fled with gunshot injuries.”
According to the police spokesman items recovered include: One General Purpose Machine Gun, one AK-47 rifle, three vehicles: Toyota Lexus 470, Mercedes GLK, and Toyota Venza
He said an intense operation, led by CP Aboki Danjuma, was underway to apprehend the fleeing suspects.
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