Hoodlums attack, set Police station on fire in Anambra

Some hoodlums have attacked and set ablaze the Neni Divisional Police station in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State, on Thursday, March 28.

The Anambra State Police Public Relations officer, Tochukwu Ikenga, said the hoodlums attacked the police station with Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).

However, he said that the hoodlums did not abscond with any firearms or abduct any police personnel.

Ikenga, also disclosed that the hoodlums were forced to flee after the police operatives subdued them with superior firepower adding that tactical operations are still ongoing in the area.

Ikenga assured that more updates on the sad incident will be availed to the public in no time.

 

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