Breaking! Unknown Gunmen Attack ‘B’ Division in Anambra, Set INEC Office Ablaze

By Izunna Okafor, Awka

Reaching the Igbo Radio now is the report that unknown gunmen have allegedly invaded the “B’ Division police station in Awka, Anambra State capital.

A source close to the scene revealed that the gunmen who arrived with three black Hilux vans started their operation by shooting into the air, all the way from First Market in Ifite, Awka, thereby igniting tension in the entire area with the residents taking to their feets, for their safety, while night traders immediately packed their goods.

It was gathered that the gunmen did not only invade the 'B' Division, which is directly adjacent to the Anambra State Secretariat; but also furthered their attack from Alex Ekwueme Square down to the INEC office, which are just a stone-throw away from the station.

Unconfirmed reports have it that the gunmen also set the INEC office ablaze, after about almost an hour gun battle with the police at the 'B' Division.

Below is another eyewitness account of the incident:

BLACK SUNDAY IN AWKA

B Division police station Awka attacked. Unconfirmed number of police officers killed.

INEC office in Awka presently on fire ????

A sad one

They shot for more than 1hr at B-Division. Stopped at Ekwueme Square shot like fire 10mins, then proceeded to INEC Office and put it on fire.

3 Hillux fully packed with Unknown Gunmen"

More details soon...