Gunmen have killed a police officer and freed seven inmates in an attack on Okigwe Correctional Farm Settlement.

The incident took place in the hours of Monday at Correctional Service Farm Settlements, Umualomokein Okigwe.

It was gathered the attackers also abducted the correctional service officer in charge of the settlement shortly before attacking the residence of Senator Patrick Ndubeze.

The Commissioner of Police, Danjuma Aboki, who visited the scene vowed that no stone will be left unturned in ensuring that the abducted correctional service officer is recused unhurt.

The Commissioner of Police, Danjuma Aboki, who visited the scene vowed that no stone will be left unturned in ensuring that the abducted correctional service officer is recused unhurt.