In a brazen attack, armed arsonists targeted the Ogbaru Local Government Secretariat in Anambra State, causing significant property damage early Saturday morning, June 15, 2024.
The assailants, arriving on motorcycles and a vehicle, launched an indiscriminate shooting spree before setting fire to four operational vehicles on the premises.
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The Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Nnaghe Obono Itam, condemned the attack, describing it as an “act of cowardice.”
He confirmed that there were no casualties but lamented the destruction of the vehicles, which belonged to the local vigilante group.
SP Ikenga Tochukwu, spokesperson for the Anambra Police Command, provided additional details on the incident.
“The assailants arrived in large numbers and began shooting indiscriminately. The vigilante operatives on site mounted a strong resistance until the police response team arrived. The superior firepower of the security forces ultimately forced the gunmen to flee,” Tochukwu said.
He added that the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, along with a joint security force comprising the Army, Navy, and other agencies, conducted an on-the-spot assessment of the scene.
“Ongoing operations are being carried out to apprehend the culprits,” Tochukwu stated.
The police commissioner praised the bravery of the security operatives and reassured the public of the police’s commitment to combatting criminal activities in the state.
He emphasized that collaborative efforts with other security agencies would continue to be strengthened to ensure the safety and security of the region.
“Further updates on the investigation and any new developments will be communicated to the public as they arise.”
SP Tochukwu Ikenga
Police Public Relations Officer,
Anambra State Command,
Awka.
15 June, 2024
