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Imo Community on Fire As Gunmen Attack Police Station, Injure Officers
Dare-devil gunmen on Monday morning, wreaked havoc in Imo State attacking the Otoko Divisional Police Headquarters, Obowo Local Government Area, leaving two officers badlyinjured.
The police Divisional headquarters is situated on the Owerri – Umuahia Express Road.
Villagers said that the attack started at about 3 am and lasted for many hours.
They added that gunmen were repelled and they could not gain access into the premises of the police station.
The injured policemen have been taken to an undisclosed hospital for treatment.
The incident is the latest in a string of terror assaults in Imo state.
Gunmen have been targeting residents in recent months, not sparing security operatives.