Gunmen Kill Policeman In Abia, 4 Escape

A policeman was Monday killed by suspected gunmen in Abia while four sustained varying injuries in an incident which, according to Abia Network TV report, occurred around Okagwe Junction, Ohafia Local Government Area of the state during a heavy downpour..

Describing the incident that has left residents in confusion as a security breach, Abia State Government through the Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu, says it is investigating the situation.

While maintaining that measures had been put in place to protect citizens of the state, the government assured that the hoodlums who perpetrated the act would be arrested


“Abia State Government, in conjunction with security agencies in the state, is currently investigating a security breach at Ohafia Local Government Area which led to the death of one police officer and left four others injured.

“Preliminary information suggests that a gang of about twelve yet to be identified hoodlums suddenly attacked five Police officers who were taking cover in a security pin down point located at a bus stop around Okagwe Junction, Ohafia, during a heavy downpour in the early hours of Monday, September 7, 2020, killing one Inspector while critically injuring the other four who are now receiving treatment at a medical facility in the state

“The government wishes to advise all medical facilities in the state to report any patien with gunshot injuries to the nearest police station or the relevant Transition Council Chairman even while treating such a patient.



“Law-abiding citizens are advised to go about their normal duties without fear or apprehension as the government has taken measures to protect them as well as apprehend the hoodlums as quickly as possible”.