Villagers said that the attack started at about 3 am and lasted for many hours.
Unidentified gunmen on Monday morning, attacked the Otoko Divisional Police Headquarters situated in the Obowo Local Government Area of Imo State, leaving two officers injured.
The police Divisional headquarters is situated on the Owerri – Umuahia Express Road.
Villagers said that the attack started at about 3 am and lasted for many hours.
They added that gunmen were repelled and they could not gain access into the premises of the police station.
The injured policemen have been taken to an undisclosed hospital for treatment.
The incident is the latest in a string of terror assaults in Imo state.
Gunmen have been targeting residents in recent months, not sparing security operatives.