One Dead, As Gunmen Attack Police Station In Abia

• One person has been confirmed dead, following an attack at the Police Rapid Response Squad facility.

• Daily Report Nigeria gathers that the gunmen invaded the facility on Monday, November 4.

A gang of gunmen have invaded the Police Rapid Response Squad facility at Owerrinta, Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area of Abia State today, Monday, 4th November.

The attack was reported was said to have been orchestrated in order to free some other gunmen who have been arrested by the force.

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Confirming the incident, the state commissioner of police, Danladi Isa said one of the gunmen was arrested in the process.

Isa said;

On that day, there was an attack on our facility at Owerrinta shortly after midnight. The assailants arrived in about three Hilux vehicles and opened fire on our facility,”

“Our personnel repelled the attack. However, the assailants used dynamite to blow off our roof.

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“In their attempt to release detainees, they opened fire, resulting in the tragic d3ath of a female suspect.

“Following the incident, we pursued the suspects using technical methods and successfully arrested one individual.

“The police are currently interrogating him to identify other accomplices. We are making progress.”

Further reports showed that the detained who was killed in the process was said to have been arrested in connection with a child trafficking case.