The Abia State Government said it is currently investigating, in conjunction with security agencies in the state, a security breach at Ohafia Local Government Area which led to the death of one police officer and left four others injured.

According to a statement by the state Commissioner of Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu, on Monday, preliminary information suggests that a gang of about 12 yet-to-be identified hoodlums suddenly attacked five pollce officers who were taking cover in a pin down point at a bus stop around Okagwe Junction, Ohafia, during a heavy downpour in the early hours of Monday, September 7, 2020, killing one Inspector while critically injuring the other four who are now receiving treatment at a medical facility in the state.

The state government adviced all medical facilities in the state to report any patient who presents with gunshot injuries to the nearest police station or the relevant Transition Council Chairman even while treating such a patient.

It however urged “law abiding citizens to go about their normal duties without fear or apprehension as the government has taken measures to protect them as well as apprehend the hoodlums as quickly as possible.”

It added: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the late gallant officer who lost his life in the course of service to fatherland.

“In the same vein, we pray for the quick and total recovery of the injured.”