Hoodlums Renew Attacks On Police Formations In Anambra

ANAMBRA STATE POLICE COMMAND DIARY

UPDATE ON ATTACKS BY HOODLUMS ON POLICE FORMATIONS IN ANAMBRA STATE

On the 23/10/2020 between 8:30am and 6:30pm, hoodlums in large numbers under the guise of "END SARS" protesters attacked Amichi,Osumeyi,Ezinifite and  Ukpor Divisions all under Nnewi South LGA of Anambra State.

Suspects also attacked Oraifite Area Command/ Division, vandalized and set the facilities ablaze carting away  exhibits but NOT Arms and ammunition.

Meanwhile, the DPO Osumeyi Division and two others were fatally wounded during the attack.The injured police officers were rushed to the hospital for medical attention after which the DPO and the Station officer Osumeyi were confirmed dead by the medical Doctor while the other police Constable is responding to treatment.Corpses photographed and deposited at the morgue for autopsy. 

Consequently, the hoodlums equally torched part of Awgbu Division but were later repelled by the police in  collaboration with members of the Communities.

However, Six suspects were arrested in connection with the recent attack on 3-3 Police Station and effort is being intensified to arrest other fleeing perpetrators in order to bring them to book.

The Commissioner of Police *CP John B.Abang,fdc* appreciates the Cooperation of some patriotic members of the public and urges them not to relent in their efforts during this trying  period in order to restor lasting peace in the State.The public are equally enjoined to report any distress through the Command emergency number 07039194332 for prompt action please. 

*SP Haruna Mohammed PPRO* Anambra State Police Command, 
For-Comissioner of Police Anambra State Command.
Friday, October 23rd, 2020

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