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BREAKING: Panic Heightened As Anambra, Aba Police Headquarters Set On Fire
Panic Heightened As Anambra, Aba Police Headquarters Set On Fire
Suspected thugs have set Zone 13 Police headquarters in Ukpo, Anambra state on fire.
Reports reaching OnyxNews Nigeria said that about two policemen have died during the attack. And atleast four vehicles have also been burnt while fire fighters arrived to put out the fire.
The incident has increased panic across the State.
On Sunday night, three persons were allegedly killed in Awka, Anambra State, including a fitness instructor.
The incident happened at Ifite, Awka South local government area, while the other person was killed at Unizik junction.
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Meanwhile, gunmen attacked and burnt down another police station in Uzoakoli, Bende local government area of Abia State. The incident occurred earlier today.
While details of the attack were still sketchy at the time of filing the report, it was gathered that the gunmen overpowered the policemen on duty and released suspects in custody.
It was however not clear if they went into the police armoury.
More later…
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