A group of aggrieved youths on Tuesday set ablaze the Ihitte/Uboma Divisional Police headquarters at Ishinweke town in Imo State.

The Punch reports that the attack on the station was stoked by the alleged killing of a youth in the area by a police officer.

A police spokesperson in the state, Orlando Ikeokwualso, confirmed the reprisal attack that left two other officers injured.

Narrating the incident, Ikeokwu revealed that the deceased youth was hit by a stray bullet when youths reportedly attacked policemen during a raid in the area and successfully freed a suspect.

The PPRO however added that the injured youth sadly passed away after he was rushed to a hospital.

Ikeokwu said more policemen had been deployed to the station, adding that the state Commissioner of police, Narisu Muhammed, had ordered an investigation into the arson and manslaughter incident.