The Police Public Relations Officer of the Anambra State Police command, Tochukwu Ikenga, has confirmed an attack on the Police divisional headquarters in Nneni, Anaocha Local Government Area of the state.
It was reported that in the early hours of Thursday, some yet-to-be-identified hoodlums set the station ablaze.
According to report, the assailants threw explosive devices that burnt parts of the building while allegedly trying to free some inmates at the facility. They were unsuccessful as police officers on duty resisted the attack.
While confirming the incident, the PPRO said “in Nneni, no life was lost. No policeman was whisked away, and no armed was taken away. Instead, the hoodlums threw IEDs into the police facility, which torched part of the building.
“Our operatives gallantly resisted the attackers, which made them flee. Operations are still ongoing, and further developments shall be communicated.”
