Armed hoodlums attacked the Uratta Police Divisional Headquarters in Aba, Abia State, at about 2.26am on Saturday, killing two senior police officers and injuring three inspectors. The attackers reportedly used explosives to set parts of the station building and a patrol van ablaze, and other vehicles within the premises were damaged. Abia State Commissioner of Police Wilfred Afolabi said no arms or ammunition were stolen during the attack. Afolabi confirmed the incident while inspecting the damaged facility alongside Governor Alex Otti on Saturday, stating that he arrived at the scene at about 4am.
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