From Dan Maduagwu, Umuahia
Gunmen have again struck in Abia State, burning down the Bende Police station in Bende LGA of the State.
The attack which took place at early hours of Thursday, left the station in ruins.
It also happened some hours after top dignitaries from Abia led by Governor Okezie Ikpeazu had attended a grand reception in Bende town, organised for Hon. Nnenna Ukeje, a former House of Representatives member.
Ukeje was also during the grand reception, conferred a chieftaincy title by traditional rulers from Bende LGA, led by Eze Uwakwe Ukaegbu.
The burning of the station brought to three, attacks on public facilities in four days by unknown persons, with Ubani Police Station, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Ohafia and Bende Police station suffering attacks.
The Abia State Police Command said the matter was under investigation.
