The Ebonyi State Police Command has confirmed the attack on Onueke Police station in Ezza South Local Government area of the state by hoodlums.

The Command disclosed that three Police officers on duty were gunned down by the hoodlums during the attack.

Reports have it that policemen were attacked by suspected hoodlums who stormed the Police station in the night.

The slain officers were said to be two inspectors and one female who was relaxing in her room when the hoodlums struck.

It was also reported that the attackers stole two AK 47 rifles from the affected Police station.