IMO: Gunmen raze Omuma Police headquarters

GUNMEN today razed the Omuma Divisional Police Headquarters in the Oru East Local Government Area of the state.

The incident came after yesterday’s attack on Isu Divisional Police Headquarters in Amandugba.

The police spokesperson in the state, Bala Elkana, who confirmed the development, said that the attackers were repelled.

The burning of the police Division was the fifth in one week in the state after Orji, Atta, Izombe and Isu Divisional police headquarters were torched in the state within the time frame.

The police Spokesperson, who confirmed the development in a statement, said “Similar attempt was made by some hoodlums to attack Omuma Police Division but was equally repelled by the gallant Policemen on duty.

“No life was lost in the two attacks and there were no casually on the part of the Police. The two Police Stations were not burnt.

“There is however, no security breach or infraction recorded throughout the day in the entire State. This could be attributed to the massive deployment of security personnel across the state by the Police and other supporting security agencies, who provided watertight security to the peace loving people of Imo State.

“The Commissioner of Police Imo State, CP Abutu Yaro, fdc commended the efforts of the men for repelling the attacks on the two Police Stations and keeping the state safe. Meanwhile, patrols and surveillance activities are ongoing. Members of the Public are enjoined to go about their lawful duties without fear. “