Armed males running in Ihiala Local Government Area, on Friday, attacked Uli Police Station, however were driven away by security workers on duty.

DAILY POST gathered that the men were engaged by police officers on duty, triggering them to abandon among their functional vehicles, a Lexus 330 saloon.

Information of the attack were still sketchy as at the time of filing this report, but it was collected that the police station and its environ are safe and have been cordoned off.

The state authorities command has actually confirmed the attack, while also hailing the gallantry of the cops on responsibility at the time of the attack.

A brief news release by the command’s representative, DSP Toochukwu Ikenga, quoted the state Commissioner of Police, CP Echeng Echeng, as hailing the operatives and likewise assuring that the state is all set to perform its task of protecting members of the general public.

The release read: “The commissioner, CP Echeng Echeng, today, 11/2/2022, assured the residents of Anambra State that the command is ready and firm to boost public security and peace in the state.

“The CP made this remark today as he cheered the gallantry of the Command’s Operatives as they successfully repelled an attack at Uli Police Divisional Headquarters.

“Due to the superior fire of the police operatives, the aggressors deserted one of their functional cars, a Lexus 330, black in colour and fled the scene. The Station is in good condition and no arms or workers were lost.

“Meanwhile, the area has actually because been strengthened by the operatives of the command and operations are ongoing.”