Gunmen on Monday attacked the Nigeria Police Headquarters at Ukpo, near Awka in Anambra State.

According to SaharaReporters, the gunmen struck the Zone 13 HQ in Ukpo, Dunukofia Local Government Area of the state around 4 am, and killed two policemen.

The deceased were identified as Inspector Ishaku Aura and Uzoma Uwaebuka.

Their bodies have been deposited at the hospital’s mortuary.

Similarly, weeks ago, gunmen attacked the police headquarters and the correctional centre in Owerri, Imo State, and freed 1,844 inmates.