Another Police Station has been attacked by gunmen in Imo State late Wednesday, according to sources.

Mbieri Divisional Police headquarters, located at Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo state was the latest victim.

The attack on the Mbieri station is the seventh police station to be attacked by gunmen in Imo State, between January and April, including the attack on the Imo State Police Command headquarters on Monday.

According to available information, the gunmen were said to have vandalised the police building, and freed suspects in detention.

They reportedly arrived in the late hours of Wednesday night, with sophisticated weapons and shot sporadically, before they gained access into the police facility.
Two police officers were allegedly wounded while one was said to have been kidnapped.

The Imo State Police Command, speaking through its spokesperson confirmed the incident.

The Imo State Police Public Relations Officer, Orlando Ikeokwu, said although the Mbieri police station was attacked very late on Wednesday night, the attackers were repelled by the officers on duty.
He said one of the officers is still missing, while two are injured and receiving treatment at a nearby hospital.

He also confirmed that some suspects in the police custody were freed.

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