The Orji police divisional headquarters in Owerri, Imo State, is currently under attack by yet-to-be identified gunmen.
Our correspondent gathered that the heavily armed attackers arrived at the police division dressed in black-on-black outfits and a red beret.
The Imo State police spokesperson, Bala Elkana, confirmed the attack to Newsmen, but said the police were currently repelling it.
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“The operation is still ongoing now, that is what we are on now. We have repelled the attack but we are still engaging them in a gun battle.
“We are dominating at the moment. After the operation, I will give you updates,” said Elkana.
Our correspondent reports that the incident caused panic amongst residents of the area who scampered to safety to avoid being attacked.
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