From Premium Times Nigeria · Chinagorom Ugwu · · 1m 30s
Two officers killed in Abia police attack
Gunmen attack Abia police station, killing two officers.
In brief
Gunmen attack Abia police station, killing two officers. Two police officers died after gunmen attacked an Abia State police station at 2:26 a.m. on October 17, 2026. Originally reported by Premium Times Nigeria.
Attack on Abia police station
Gunmen attacked Abia State police station at 2:26 a.m. on October 17, 2026.
Two officers killed
Two senior police officers died during the attack.
Three injured
Three police inspectors sustained injuries and are receiving medical attention.
Explosives and fire
Attackers used improvised explosive devices, causing fire and damage to police facilities.
Police response
Police spokesperson confirmed the attack and the deaths at 2:26 a.m. in Urratta-Eziukwu.
Commissioner leads response
Police commissioner Wilfred Afolabi personally led an operational team to the area.
No firearms taken
Attackers did not take any firearms or ammunition during the attack.
First attack in years
This marks the first such attack in Abia State in a long time.
IPOB connection
Previous attacks were linked to the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
IPOB denies involvement
IPOB denied involvement in recent attacks, including the one in 2025.
Attackers not claimed
No group has claimed responsibility for the latest attack.
Police call for information
Residents are urged to report information to police for investigation.
Police vow to track
![Executive governor of plateau state Caleb Mutfwang [PHOTO CREDIT: @CalebMutfwang]](https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2024/08/GSXDmngXUAI6ycX.jpeg?w=2048&ssl=1)
Police commissioner vowed to track down the attackers.
The main idea
Two police officers died after gunmen attacked an Abia State police station at 2:26 a.m. on October 17, 2026.
