On Sunday, unknown gunmen attacked the headquarters of the Directorate of State Services (DSS) and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Nnewi, Anambra State.
Although it was unclear whether anyone was hurt at either of the two offices targeted at the time of reporting this item, InsightnaijaTV learned that a passerby was hit by a stray bullet.
According to eyewitnesses, the gunmen arrived in four SUVs from Owerri Road and halted at Emecourt Road Junction, where they fired bullets at passers-by, causing them to flee for safety, before proceeding to the premises, which they also set fire to.
“They later drove through Nkwo Triangle Roundabout and moved towards Nnobi Road.
“Military armoured vehicle later surfaced and drove round town passing through Emecourt Road. But there was no exchange of fire as the military and the gunmen did not meet,” the source said.
The State Police Command’s spokesperson, DSP Toochukwu Ikenga confirmed an incident of fire in Nnewi, but refused to state categorically the offices involved.
He said: “At about 2pm, of 3rd Oct 2021, the command received a distress call of fire incident in Nnewi. The Police Operative are currently on ground and the area has since been cordoned off. Further details shall be communicated,” he said.
