Hoodlums suspected of being notorious unknown gunmen set fire to the police divisional headquarters in Nneni, Anaocha Local Government Area, Anambra State.
The hoodlums broke into the facility early Thursday morning and tossed explosive devices, causing parts of the building to fire.
According to a source and a local neighbour, the hoodlums attempted to release some convicts at the facility but were unsuccessful since police personnel on duty resisted the onslaught.
According to sources, the daredevils attacked the location between 3 and 4 a.m. today (Thursday), yelling “DPO must go.” He has overstayed. He has lived in Anaocha for more than 15 years.
Another source said gangsters also whisked away some police operatives, including female police personnel at the police station adding that the marauding hoodlums alleged that Anaocha Police Station had become another SARS station.
When contacted the Public Relations Officer(PPRO) of the Anambra state police command ,SP Tochukwu Ikenga confirmed the incident.
“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.
“Our operatives gallantly resisted the attackers, which made them flee. Operations are still ongoing, and further developments shall be communicated,” Ikenga said.