ABA, ABIA STATE – Two senior police officers have been killed and three inspectors injured after suspected armed hoodlums attacked the Uratta-Eziukwu Divisional Police Headquarters in Aba, Abia State, in the early hours of Saturday, October 17, 2026.
The attack occurred at about 2:26 am, when the assailants reportedly stormed the police facility with explosives, triggering a fire that damaged part of the building and a divisional patrol van.
The Abia State Police Command confirmed the incident in a statement issued by its Police Public Relations Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Police Maureen Chinaka.
According to the police spokesperson, two senior officers lost their lives during the attack, while three inspectors sustained injuries and were receiving medical attention.
The command also clarified that no firearms or ammunition were taken away by the attackers during the incident.
Following the attack, the Commissioner of Police in Abia State, CP Wilfred Olutokunbo Afolabi, led an operational team comprising tactical units of the command to the area.
The team reportedly combed the surrounding environment and restored calm, while security operations and monitoring were intensified to identify and apprehend those responsible.
Afolabi condemned the attack and assured residents that the command would deploy the necessary operational and intelligence resources to track down the perpetrators and bring them to justice.
The police command also extended its condolences to the families of the deceased officers and the wider police community over the loss.
Residents were urged to remain calm and vigilant and to provide credible information that could assist investigators.
As of the time of reporting, the police had not announced any arrests in connection with the attack.
The incident adds to security concerns surrounding attacks on police facilities and personnel, with investigations ongoing to establish the identities of the assailants and their motive.
IBN News will continue to monitor developments as further details emerge.
