Two killed as gunmen attack police station in Edo

Two police officers, an Inspector, and a Constable were killed when some yet to be identified gunmen attacked a police station at Igueben, the administrative headquarters of Igueben local government of Edo state.

It was gathered that several officers sustained various degrees of injuries while arms and ammunition were carted away by the Hoodlums.

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It was also gathered that the hoodlums attacked the police station around 8 pm with dynamite before gaining access.

The hoodlums it was learnt that after hitting the station with dynamite headed for the armoury where they carted away arms and ammunition.

The deceased officers were said to have been deposited in the mortuary.

Youths protest

Meanwhile, the youths of the area took to the streets to protest the attack which they claimed was not carried out by the indigenes.

The youth called on the state government to probe the attack, alleging that it was the handiwork of external invaders.

When contacted the Edo state command public relations officer, SP Chidi Nwabuzor, said the state police commissioner, Johnson Kokumo, will address the matter.