Policeman Missing As Gunmen Attack Station In Ebonyi

Unknown gunmen on Saturday night attacked Abaomege Police Station in the Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.

The attack on the police station has seen a policeman attached to station, missing.

Sources in the community that spoke with Punch, noted that the gunmen attacked the station around 8pm.

It was gathered that another police officer on duty during the attack was seriously injured and had been hospitalised.

The attack was confirmed by a Technical Assistant to Governor David Umahi who hail from the area.

The government official, who pleaded anonymity, said the injured officer had been taken to an undisclosed hospital in Abakaliki for treatment.

“The gunmen attacked the Abaomege Police station Saturday evening. No report of casualty for now. But one policeman is said to be missing while another officer sustained serious injury. But he has been rushed to hospital in Abakaliki for treatment,” the governor’s aide said.