The Abia State Police Command has confirmed the killing of two police officers in the attack on state CID in Umuagu, Umuahia on Saturday by gunmen.
The Public Relations Officer of the command, SP Geoffrey Ogbonna, who made the confirmation, also said eight of the hoodlums were gunned down in the crossfire.
This was in addition to the commercial tricycle operator said to have been killed by a stray bullet during the gun duel police had with the criminals.
Briefing journalists in Umuahia, the PPRO expressed regret that two Inspectors lost their lives in the attack.
The police image maker said policemen on duty engaged the gunmen before reinforcement from the command headquarters, which added to the fierce engagement with men on ground that eventually saw eight of the hoodlums neutralised.
He added that some of the attackers escaped with gunshot wounds, while two vehicles were recovered.
The State CID, Ogbonna said, was razed following the detonation of an explosive through the back of the building.
While informing that suspects in detention were released and an exhibit car burnt, the PPRO, however, said no firearm was carted away.
Ogbonna urged medical facilities within and outside the state to report to security agencies anybody who comes for treatment with bullet wounds.
