Thee other personnel were wounded, officials said.

The attack started at around 8:30 pm at police headquarters in Spin Boldak district of the province.

According to reports, a suicide bomber initiated the attack by detonating his explosive close to the base.

Later, two other militants entered the facility and opened fire.

The shooting lasted for two and a half hours, local Tolo News quoted sources as saying.

No group has claimed the attack so far.

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