BEVERLY HILLS, May 24, (THEWILL) – Unknown gunmen Sunday evening attacked B Division of the Nigeria Police Divisional Station and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Awka, Anambra.
A reliable security source said, the fully armed attackers came in three Hilux trucks at about 8pm on Sunday, May 23, adding that the gunmen shot into the air close to one hour at B Police Division before proceeding to the INEC office.
The source further said the gunmen drove to Aroma Junction and shot in the air for about 10 minutes, which made residents scamper for safety before they headed down to INEC.
Though the source said he could not speak on casualty figures, it added that there was likelihood of collosal damage at both institutions with possible killings of human beings.
“I saw flames of fire going up from the police station and INEC offices, but I cannot say whether people were killed or not because I did not go closer,” he said.
When contacted, Dr. Nkwachukwu Orji, INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in Anambra, said he had received information of the attack on his office, but that he could not officially comment on the matter.
“I need to get a clear picture of what happened in my office before I can speak,” he said.
In the same vein, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), while confirming the incident, said details were still sketchy and that he would release a statement as soon as he got full details.
Government facilities including INEC offices and police stations, have been attacked by unknown gunmen in recent times.
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