The recent surge in violence in Abia State has led to tragic losses, with an unspecified number of police officers reportedly killed in an attack this morning in the Ebem-Asaga area of Ohafia Local Government Area. The incident occurred at around 7:30 a.m., forcing residents to flee in fear as gunmen unleashed chaos.
This attack follows another violent incident on Sunday night in Umuahia, where two officers assigned to Hon. Ginger Onwusibe were ambushed. One officer tragically lost his life, while another officer and a driver managed to escape.
Details about the motives and identities of the attackers remain unclear, and law enforcement authorities, including Police Public Relations Officer Maureen Chinaka, have yet to release an official statement on these events.
Such repeated incidents highlight growing concerns about security challenges in the region, with local communities and law enforcement bearing the brunt of the violence.