Anambra Boils Again As Gunmen Set Ablaze DSS, FRSC Offices, Home Of APC Chieftain, Kill Two

Two people reportedly lost their lives.

The identities of the victims were not known as at press time, although it was gathered that the casualties might have been hit by stray bullets during sporadic shooting by the gunmen.

According to an eyewitness, the gunmen drove from Owerri Road in the industrial town in four Sports Utility Vehicles and stopped at Emecourt Road Junction, where they fired gunshots, which made those in the vicinity to scamper for safety before they headed to the nearby DSS and FRSC offices and set them ablaze.

He said: “They later drove through Nkwo Nnewi Triangle Roundabout and moved towards Nnobi Road.

“Later a military armoured vehicle drove round the town and passed through Emecourt Road.

“There was no exchange of fire as the military and the gunmen did not meet.

“Later, heavy smoke was seen at the country home of Chief Joe Igbokwe, which is located off the Nnewi-Oba Road.”

It was also gathered that Igbokwe and members of his family were not at home at the time of the incident.

Public Relations Officer of the Anambra State Police Command,  Tochukwu Ikenga has confirmed incident of fire in Nnewi, although he did not give details.

His statement read: “At about 2pm, on 3rd October 2021, the command received a distress call of fire incident in Nnewi.

“The police operatives are currently on ground and the area has since been cordoned off. Further details shall be communicated.”

(This story excluding headline contains information from The EagleOnline)