Gunmen on Sunday attacked a police patrol team at Finas Gas Station along the Okigwe-Umuahia Road in Imo State, killing two officers.

It was learnt that the second officer, an Assistant Superintendent of Police kidnapped during the attack is feared dead.

The source said the attack occurred around 9am when the team, led by ASP Casmir, was stationed near the Old Gariki area in Okigwe, a spot described by the source as a “dangerous zone.”

According to the source, Police Constable Oluebube was shot and killed during the ambush, while his service firearm was taken by the gangsters.

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

“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.