Two senior police officers have been killed and three others injured following an early morning attack by unidentified gunmen on the Uratta Divisional Police Headquarters in Aba, Abia State.
The attack, which occurred at about 2:26 a.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2026, reportedly involved the use of explosives, resulting in a fire that damaged part of the police station and a divisional patrol vehicle.
Confirming the incident in a statement, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Abia State Command, DSP Maureen Chioma Chinaka, disclosed that two senior officers lost their lives during the attack, while three police inspectors sustained injuries and are currently receiving medical attention.
According to the Command, the attackers stormed the police facility in the Uratta-Eziukwu area of Aba and deployed explosives, causing significant damage to parts of the premises.
The police, however, clarified that no firearms or ammunition were stolen during the incident.
Following the attack, the Commissioner of Police in Abia State, CP Wilfred Olutokunbo Afolabi, personally led a team of tactical operatives to the scene to assess the situation and coordinate security operations.
The team subsequently combed the surrounding areas as part of efforts to track down those responsible for the attack.
Police authorities said calm has since been restored to the area, while surveillance, intelligence gathering and other security operations have been intensified to identify and apprehend the perpetrators.
Reacting to the incident, CP Afolabi strongly condemned the attack, describing the killing of the officers as a painful loss to the Command and the Nigeria Police Force.
He assured that the Command would deploy the necessary operational and intelligence resources to ensure that those behind the attack are brought to justice.
The Commissioner also extended condolences to the families of the deceased officers and the entire police community, expressing sympathy over the tragic loss.
Meanwhile, the Abia State Police Command has appealed to residents of Aba and surrounding communities to remain calm and vigilant as investigations continue.
Members of the public were urged to cooperate with security agencies by providing credible information that could assist in identifying and arresting the attackers.
The Command advised residents to report suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through its emergency hotlines: 08035415405, 08079210004, 08079210005 and 08079210006.
As of the time of the police statement, the identities of the deceased officers had not been disclosed, while no arrests had been announced in connection with the attack.
The Command reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and property across Abia State, assuring residents that efforts were ongoing to prevent further security breaches.
