About 15 gunmen on Thursday, attacked the Ojoto Police station
in the Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State.
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Our correspondent learnt that one Inspector of Police was
reportedly killed in the attack.
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A source, who did not want his name in print, told our
correspondent that the police operatives on duty fought back and
repelled the hoodlums, thereby preventing them from burning down
the station.
“The hoodlums zoomed off when our men (police) fought back and
warded them off.
The source said the hoodlums came in three Sienna vehicles.
When contacted, the state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP
Ikenga Tochukwu, said he would not comment on the incident until
after visiting the place.
He said: “I’m planning to visit the area. I will not respond
until after visiting the place.
A Senior Police Officer in the State, who also spoke on
condition of anonymity confirmed the incident.
He said “We lost one Inspector on Thursday again.
About 15 gunmen on Thursday, attacked the Ojoto Police station
in the Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State.
Our correspondent learnt that one Inspector of Police was
reportedly killed in the attack.
A source, who did not want his name in print, told our
correspondent that the police operatives on duty fought back and
repelled the hoodlums, thereby preventing them from burning down
the station.
“The hoodlums zoomed off when our men (police) fought back and
warded them off.
The source said the hoodlums came in three Sienna vehicles.
When contacted, the state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP
Ikenga Tochukwu, said he would not comment on the incident until
after visiting the place.
He said: “I’m planning to visit the area. I will not respond
until after visiting the place.
A Senior Police Officer in the State, who also spoke on
condition of anonymity confirmed the incident.
He said “We lost one Inspector on Thursday again.