Two police officers have been killed and four others injured following an attack by suspected gunmen on police personnel at Urata in Aba North Local Government Area of Abia State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 2:30 a.m. on Oct. 17, 2026, when troops of the 144 Battalion (Reserve) responded to reports of an attack on police personnel in the area.
The troops arrived at the scene but did not make contact with the suspected attackers.
A preliminary assessment revealed that two police personnel were killed in the incident, while four others sustained injuries.
The attackers were also reported to have burnt a police Hilux vehicle.
Preliminary information indicated that the assailants carried out the attack using cutlasses, although further investigation is expected to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
Following the attack, troops intensified patrols and maintained a security presence in the area to prevent further violence. Normalcy has reportedly been restored, while security personnel continue to dominate the area through patrols.- By Zagazola Makama
