Two senior police officers have been killed, while three inspectors sustained injuries following an overnight assault on the Uratta Divisional Police Headquarters in Aba, Abia State.

The attack occurred at about 2 a.m. on Saturday, October 17, when armed men reportedly stormed the facility and used explosives, triggering a fire that damaged part of the station building.

The incident also left the division’s patrol vehicle burnt, raising fresh concerns about the safety of security facilities in the state.

Abia State Police Command spokesperson, Maureen Chinaka, confirmed the attack, stating that it occurred at approximately 2:26 a.m. She disclosed that the three injured inspectors were receiving medical treatment.

The police also clarified that the assailants did not escape with any firearms or ammunition from the station, contrary to speculation surrounding their possible motive.

Following the incident, the Commissioner of Police in Abia State, Wilfred Olutokunbo Afolabi, personally led a team of tactical operatives to the affected area.

According to the command, the security team searched the surrounding locations and took steps to restore normalcy after the attackers fled.

Meanwhile, security operations have been intensified across the area as police work to identify and arrest those responsible for the assault.

The attack, which claimed the lives of two senior officers and left three others injured, has added to concerns over attacks on security formations and the risks faced by police personnel while carrying out their duties.