The Imo police command says its operatives have killed three gunmen and foiled an attack on Njaba LGA divisional headquarters in Umuakah area of the state.
In a statement on Sunday, Henry Okoye, the police spokesperson in the state, said the hoodlums launched a “violent attack” on the headquarter with “sporadic gunfire”.
Okoye noted that the operatives recovered one general purpose machine gun, one AK-47 rifle, and three vehicles —a Toyota Lexus 470, Mercedes GLK, and Toyota Venza.
He quoted Aboki Danjuma, the commissioner of police in the state as commending the operatives for their bravery, adding that the fleeing suspects will be apprehended in the coming days.
“In response, the ever gallant operatives swiftly took up defensive positions and engaged the assailants, resulting in the neutralisation of three attackers,” Okoye said.
“The remaining assailants, who sustained various gunshot injuries, fled into nearby bushes.
“During the operation, our forces recovered one General Purpose Machine Gun, one AK-47 rifle, and three vehicles: a Toyota Lexus 470, a Mercedes GLK, and a Toyota Venza,” the spokesman disclosed.
“The command will continue to take decisive actions against any threats to public peace.”