Hoodlums masquerading as unknown gunmen attempted an attack on the Police Headquarters in Owerri, the Imo state capital on Sunday morning, June 6, but suffered a huge defeat.The hoodlums were reported to have made effort to access the Police Headquarters through Works Layout around Avan Nursery and Primary School.
Gallant security operatives were prepared for them as they vehemently repelled the attack. The police spokesman in the southeast state, Bala Elkana, said the attackers came in a white Hummer bus.
It was the end for five of the hoodlums who met their death during an exchange of fire. Others were said to have sustained injuries. Some of the items recovered include two AK47 rifles and the Hummer bus.