Unknown gunmen in the early hours of Monday, burnt the Ubakala Police station in Umuahia South Local Government Area, Abia State, and shot dead two policemen.
The hoodlums also burnt the main building of the station , 5 patrol vans, exhibit vehicles and tricycles after they were said to have overpowered policemen on guard at the station.
A police source told Pointblanknews.com that the hoodlums took away two AK-47 rifles belonging to the slain policemen.
However, it could not be confirmed if the hoodlums also took away arms and ammunition at the station.
As usual, Abia State Commissioner of Police, Mrs Janet Agbede did not respond to calls and text message made to her mobile number as at press time.
