An attack by gunmen on a police station in Kogi state has
resulted in the death of three officers.
The attack on a police station in Adavi LGA of the state
occurred in the wee hours of Saturday.
In a statement, William Ovye-Aya, spokesman of the Kogi
police command, quoted Edward Egbuka, commissioner of police, as saying the
gunmen launched a “surprise attack” on the station.
According to NAN, Egbuka said they are working to bring the
perpetrators of the incident to book.
“Early Saturday morning, the command received a report of an
unfortunate incident at Adavi police division, where some hoodlums attacked the
station,” the statement reads.
“They shot sporadically, but were repelled by our men and
operatives of the Quick Response Unit who were on special operations at Adavi
Local Government Area.
“Unfortunately, the command lost three of its officers to
the gun duel, while the hoodlums fled with gunshot wounds as they could not get
access into the station.
“Consequently, a team
of tactical operatives was deployed and it swiftly restored normalcy to the
area.
“Operatives are trailing the hoodlums with a view to
apprehending and bringing them to book.”
Egbuka condoled with the families of the deceased police
officers, adding that they made the force proud.
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