Unknown gunmen have attacked and razed down a police station in Uzoakoli, Bende local government area of Abia State on Monday, April 19.
According to a source, the gunmen who stormed the police station in their numbers overpowered the policemen on duty and released suspects in custody.
It is however not clear if they invaded the police armory.
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