The Oba Divisional Police Headquarters and Oba Civic Center both in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State, have been attacked by some heavily-armed gunmen, yet to be identified.
The reason for the attacks is currently unknown, but it coincides with a declaration by secessionist leader Simon Ekpa, who called for a month-long hostility against government establishments in the Southeast, starting from August 28, 2024.
The double attack was launched, according to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer of the State, SP Ikenga Tochukwu, who confirmed the incident to journalists in the state.
Ikenga said, A joint security force comprising the Army, Navy, Civil Defence, and other agencies is currently conducting a joint operation in Oba and its environs.
The PPRO’s statement read in part, ”The Police-led Joint Security Force comprising of the Army, Navy, Civil defence and other security agencies are currently in a joint on-slaught operation within Oba and its environments.
