Another law enforcement officer sustained injuries in the attack which reportedly occurred on Friday night.

The incident has triggered panic in the location as the thugs who was available in a vehicle and cops operatives engaged in a gun battle.

On the other hand, it was collected that on arrival, the intruders opened fire however they were instantly pushed back by the policemen on task.

The state cops spokesperson, Micheal Abattam, verified the attack stating the opponents were fended off by the police officers on responsibility.

He likewise mentioned that a person inspector was killed while another continual small injury throughout the attack.

Abattam said, “On 14th January, 2022 at about 20:45 hours, the Command’s Tactical groups at Mgbidi Police Station repelled an attack by some hooligans who was available in a white Hilux vehicle shooting sporadically, tried to acquire entrance into the station however were repelled by the ever gallant Imo Command’s Tactical teams and the cops operatives of the division who placed themselves professionally.

“They engaged the hooligans in a gun battle. While doing so, the opponents were suppressed almost immediately, having suffered a huge defeat, with a number of them sustaining different degrees of bullet injuries, they pulled back and got away in the Toyota Hilux vehicle they featured. And they were offered a hot chase by the cops operatives.

“Consequently, an aggressive and vigorous manhunt of the hoodlums is ongoing with the sole aim of tracking and apprehending the running away hooligans since they can not go far because of the big damage done to them.

“However, in the course of the attack, a cops Inspector lost his life, while another sustained small bullet injury on his hand.

“Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Rabiu Hussaini, commended the officers and guys for their gallantry and urged them not to relent in their efforts until all criminal aspects and their partners are apprehended and made to deal with the complete wrath of the law.

“He then attracted Imolites for the constant support and partnership by giving security agencies specifically the Police, timely and reliable info and to report any person seen treating bullet wounds or hiding within the community to the nearest police headquarters for timely action.”

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