BREAKING: Gunmen Kill Police Officer, ASP Missing After Attack On Patrol Team In Imo

Gunmen on Sunday morning attacked a team of police officers on duty at Finas Gas Station along the Okigwe-Umuahia Road in Imo State, killing one officer.

Meanwhile, another officer, an Assistant Superintendent of Police, has been missing following the attack.

According to a police statement, the attack occurred around 9:00 a.m. when the team, led by an ASP identified as Casmir, was stationed near the Old Gariki area in Okigwe.

Police Constable Oluebube was shot and killed during the ambush, while his service firearm was taken by the assailants.

ASP Casmir and his AK-47 rifle are currently missing, raising fears he may have been abducted.

Other officers from the team managed to return safely to base with their weapons and are receiving medical treatment.

“One PC Oluebube was killed in action and his smoke gunner carted away. ASP Casmir and his AK-47 rifle is missing. Other members of his team have returned to base with their rifles and are currently receiving medical care,” the statement said.

A manhunt has been launched to locate the missing officer, ASP Casmir, and recover his rifle, the police said.