Pascal Arogorn Ibe
….Imo CP Warns perpetrators to stop
Ibe Pascal Arogorn, Owerri
The Imo state police command on Sunday said one officer died after unknown gunmen attacked police division headquarters in Isiala Mbano LGA of the state.
Crimefacts.news had reported how unknown gunmen attacked Imo police division in Isiala Mbano LGA on Saturday night.
According to Orlando Ikeokwu , the police spokesperson in the state said, “On the 20/03/21, at about 1830hrs hoodlums whose number could not be ascertained, attacked the Divisional Police Hqrs, Isiala Mbano, shooting sporadically, operatives of the Division successfully repelled them. After the encounter it was discovered that the hoodlums detroyed some doors and windows.
“However, no arm(s) was taken away, Regrettably, one Inspector, whom was on duty at time of the attack, gave up the ghost while receiving treatment as a result of injuries sustained during the melee.
“Meanwhile, the commissioner of police in Imo state, CP Nasiru Mohammed has visited the station to evaluate the extent of damage.
Stating further, “the CP decry the level of damage in the Division, which he termed as barbaric.
“He further encouraged officers not to detered by this attack, but be charged to brace up the challenge and ensure policing activities continues in the area.
“He warned whoever thats responsible for all the attacks to desist from it, or be prepared to face the law, ” the PPRO said.
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