Unknown gunmen, on Saturday night, burnt down another police station in Izombe, Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State.
The incident occurred less than 24 hours after gunmen suspected to be members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IBOP), razed the Atta police station in Njaba local government area of the state.
However, four of the hoodlums were killed in gun battle with security agents.
Bala Elkana, police spokesperson in the state, said the latest attack took place between 7:00pm and 10:00pm on Saturday.
“The hoodlums in their number launched an offensive on Izombe Police Station but were repelled by the gallant policemen on duty.
“Four hoodlums were neutralised during the attack while others escaped with bullet wounds,” he said.
According to him, a mop-up operation is ongoing with a view to arrest other fleeing members of the gang.
