Two police officers killed and nine injured in attack on police station in Arauca
The director of the National Police confirmed the deaths of two uniformed officers following an assault on a police station in the department of Arauca. Nine other officers were injured during the violent incident.
Two police officers killed and nine injured in attack on police station in Arauca
An armed attack on a National Police station in the department of Arauca resulted in two police officers killed and nine uniformed officers injured. The director of the institution confirmed the deaths of the two officers following the assault on the police facility.
The authorities have not yet revealed the identity of those responsible for the attack, although the Arauca region has historically been the scene of violent actions by armed groups outside the law. The incident adds to a series of harassment against the police force recorded in different areas of the country.
The Police commander expressed his condolences for the loss of the two members of the institution and referred to the condition of the nine officers who were injured during the confrontation. The community and families of the uniformed officers await clarification of the details of the attack and the identification of those responsible, both direct perpetrators and those who ordered the attack.
Sources: Infobae
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