From Emmanuel Uzor, Abakaliki
Hoodlums suspected to be dreaded unknown gunmen have set ablaze the police divisional headquarters in Nneni, Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State on fire.
Daily Sun gathered that the hoodlums invaded the facility in the early hours of yesterday and threw explosive devices that burnt 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.
Sources said the dare-devils attacked the area between 3am and 4am, today, (Thursday), shouting: “DPO must go! He has overstayed. He has stayed in Anaocha for over 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 person 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.