By Pamela Eboh
Gunmen on Thursday set ablaze a Divisional Police headquarters in Neni, Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State on fire.
Information has it that the hoodlums invaded the facility in the early hours of Thursday and threw explosive devices which burnt part of the building.
A source in the area said that the hoodlums were attempting to free some detainees in the facility, but were unsuccessful as police officers on duty repelled the attack.
Confirming the incident, the Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP ochukwu Ikenga said that no life was lost.
He said, “In Neni, no life was lost, no policeman was whisked away and no suspects 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 development shall be communicated please.”
