How gunmen attack police station, kill officers in Akwa Ibom

 





Gunmen on Wednesday attacked two police stations in Etim Ekpo LGA of Akwa Ibom state killing two policemen, NATIONAL PANEL gathered.

Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State.

The Police Spokesperson of the state, Odiko MacDon confirmed the incident.

Odiko said that the gunmen came in two vehicles, first attacked the Etim Ekpo area command where the police officer was killed.


He also stated that the gunmen later proceeded to the Ika divisional police station where they were successfully repelled by the security operatives.


 “At about 6:30am today, Armed Men, in their numbers, armed with AK 47 Rifles and other dangerous weapons, in two vehicles attacked the rented building housing the Etim Ekpo Area Command and Division.

“The undaunted and vigilant Police Officers on duty, gallantly fought back, repelled them and averted the intended carnage. Unfortunately, a dedicated Officer, one PC Edogi Bassey paid the supreme price while a small portion of the building was touched.

“The gunmen who proceeded to Ika Division to perpetrate their nefarious activities were successfully again repelled leaving the Station intact without loss of lives or arms," the Police Mouth-piece said.

MacDon added that the worrisome trend of attacks on police is being addressed by the authorities and that it requires the support of all.

“The Commissioner of Police, CP AMIENGHEME ANDREW who is going round formations and Divisions to ensure alertness and safety of Officers, Men and the People has called on law-abiding Citizens to volunteer timely information that will enable the Police tackle the present security challenges.”


The incident is the latest in a series of attacks on police officers and security facilities in the state.

On Sunday, a police station in Ikot Odon Otoro, Abak LGA, was razed by gunmen. Vehicles at the station were also set ablaze.

The attack came 48 hours after the Odoro Ikpe police station in Ini LGA was invaded by gunmen. Some officers were reportedly killed in the attack.

On May 1, two police officers were also killed when gunmen attacked a police station in Ikono Council Area.