According to sources, the gunmen drove three Toyota Siennas to the police station and took advantage of the fact that most police officers were busy with the elections, attacking the station, which they may have thought was an easy target due to its location.
In response to the incident, Abia police spokesman Geoffrey Ogbonna stated that "investigation has commenced with a view to recovering the stolen arms and ammunition as well as arresting the culprits." He also noted that the prompt collaborative effort of the police and military resulted in the recovery of one Toyota Sienna van and some service uniforms, shoes, and personal effects taken away from the policemen.