HOODLUMS ATTACK LG HQTS, SET POLICE STATION ABLAZE IN ANAMBRA
Some yet-to-be-identified assailants, numbering about 30, have set ablaze the police divisional headquarters in Nneni, and the Anaocha local government headquarters in Anambra State.
It was gathered that the hoodlums invaded the facility in the early hours of Thursday and threw explosive devices that burned parts of the building.
A source and one of the residents in the area said the hoodlums were attempting to free some inmates at the facility, but they were unsuccessful as police officers on duty repelled the attack.
When contacted, the spokesperson for the state police command, Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the attack but added that no life was lost.
Although a source said the gangsters also whisked away some police operatives, including some female police personnel, the state Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Tochukwu Ikenga, said no police personnel were taken away.
“In Nneni, no life was lost. No policeman was whisked away, and no armed was taken away. Instead, the hoodlums threw IEDs into the police facility, which torched part of the building.
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“Our operatives gallantly resisted the attackers, which made them flee. Operations are still ongoing, and further developments shall be communicated,” Ikenga said.
It was, however, not clear why they also attacked the local government office very close to the station.
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