A deadly attack occurred at the Umunze Police Station in Orumba South Local Government Area, Anambra State, on Monday when gunmen bombed
the facility, killing two police officers.
Confirming the attack, the spokesperson for the Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, revealed that joint security forces, including the Nigerian Army, Navy, and other agencies, had recovered five unexploded improvised explosives at the scene. The Commissioner of Police, CP Nnaghe Obono Itam, visited the scene to assess the damage and reinforce security measures.
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