Gunmen on Thursday burnt down Orlu police station, killing one police inspector.
He said the bandits threw explosives and petrol bombs on top of the roof of Orlu Police station, damaging the roof and causing a fire in the station.However, Abattam said that the command’s tactical teams on ground engaged the bandits in a gun duel and due to the superior fire power of the police the bandits were subdued.
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