Gunmen Attack INEC Office, Police Station, Kill One In Anambra

Afimag.com –

Unknown gunmen had on Febraury 01, 2023, attacked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), office in Ojoto, Idemili South Local Government Area, Anambra State.

The yet to be identified gunmen also attacked the Nnobi Police Station and a residential building close to the station.

It was learned that the hooligans who were armed with improvise Explosive Devices (IEDs) attacked the facilities at about 1:45am.

Reacting, the Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer, (PPRO), DSP Ikenga Tochukwu, said security had been strengthened in the areas and the circumstances are under observation.

He said, “Anambra State Police Command today 1/2/2023 has reinforced security deployment in the state, following an attack on the INEC office in idemili South, Ojoto and Nnobi Police Station.

“The hoodlums came in their numbers by 1:45 am today 1/2/2023, with four unmarked Sienna vehicles, armed with IEDs, Petrol bombs and other explosives, invaded the INEC office, the Police Station and the residential building in the station.

“Unfortunately, one boy aged 16 years, a relative of a serving policeman in the station was murdered by the armed men, while the other, a female aged 15 years old sustained a gunshot injury. She has been taken to the hospital where she is receiving treatment.

“The situation is being monitored and further details shall be communicated, please.”