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BREAKING: Sergeant killed during gun duel as gunmen attack Police Command Headquarters in Abia

Gunmen have reportedly attacked the Police Command Headquarters in Abia State located along Bende road in Umuahia North Local Government Area.

A yet-to-be-identified police sergeant was killed during a gun duel between policemen and the gunmen.

The incident which occurred Monday morning was said to have created panic amongst residents.

The deceased was said to have been on guard when the gunmen struck the area.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Geoffrey Ogbonna, could not be reached for comments as of the time of filing this report.

The Nation, however, gathered that a team of police officers repelled the attackers.

A team of policemen and soldiers have been parading the streets of Umuahia following the incident.

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