Operatives of the Imo State Police Command have repelled attacks on two police divisions in Umundugba, Isu council area, and Omuma, authorities said on Monday.
A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer in Imo, Bala Elkana, revealed that the hoodlums attacked the police facilities with petrol bombs but later met heavy resistance from the police.
“On 31st May 2021 at about 1530 hours some hoodlums in their numbers launched an attack on Police Division Umundugba, Isu Local Government Area, but were repelled by the policemen on duty.
“They stormed the station in three Sienna buses, one Avalon saloon car and about eight motorcycles.
During the duel, the hoodlums threw a couple of petrol bombs at the station which fell at the exhibit room.
“They were eventually suppressed and they made a retreat, having suffered huge defeat and a number of casualties on their side.
“With the help of some members of the community, the Police were able to put out the fire.
“A similar attempt was made by some hoodlums to attack Omuma Police Division but were equally repelled by the gallant policemen on duty.
“No life was lost in the two attacks and there was no casualty on the part of the officers.
“The two police stations were not burnt. There is, however, no security breach or infraction recorded throughout the day in the entire state.
“This could be attributed to the massive deployment of security personnel across the state by the police and other supporting security agencies, who provided watertight security to the peace-loving people of Imo State,” he said.
According to Elkana, the Commissioner of Police Imo, Abutu Yaro, has commended the efforts of the policemen for repelling the attacks on the two stations and keeping the state safe.
He urged the residents to go about their lawful duties without fear as patrols and surveillance activities were ongoing.
