Commissioner of Police Imo state command, CP Rabiu Hussaini has said the command has dispatched tactical teams in pursuit of suspected members of Eastern Security Network who allegedly attacked Isiala Mbano Police Station.
The police boss made this known in a statement made available to ABN TV by PRO of the command, CSP Michael Abattam.
He said the attackers who had on Thursday 21/10/2021 at about 6:44pm invaded the police station in about five vehicles and three motorcycles.
They were said to have thrown petrol bombs on the roof of the already damaged building in the #EndSARS protest and started shooting indiscriminately.
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He said, “The gallant police operatives attached to the station retured fire, engaging them in a gun duel. They were able to repel the bandits and in the process they zoomed off in their vehicles and motorcycles.
“Due to the gallantry of the police operatives no arm was lost. The fire was extinguished not after causing some damages on the building.
“One of the police operative who sustained gun shot injury was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.”
The CP also added that the police have beefed up security in the affected area.
He commended the officers and men of the division for their gallantry and urged them to sustain the tempo.
He equally thanked Imolites for their support and enjoined them to work in synergy with the police and other security agencies to combat crime and protect their police station.
