Anambra: Gunmen attack Ogbaru Local Gov’t hqtrs, destroy properties

In the early hours of Friday, unidentified gunmen launched an attack on the Ogbaru Local Government Area headquarters in Atani, causing widespread panic among residents.

The reasons behind the attack remain unclear, but local sources reported hearing gunshots within the government premises, which led to a tense atmosphere in the surrounding area.

The unexpected violence has left the community on edge, with many residents choosing to remain indoors to avoid the potential danger.

However, the state Police command said the attack was resisted. The state Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, in a statement said: “The security operatives’ gallantry resisted the gunmen. Some local government properties were destroyed, some buildings were affected and no life was lost as joint security operation is ongoing.”

Ikenga said further development on the matter would be communicated.

Ogbaru, the riverine local government, which shares border with Onitsha South and Ekwusigo local government areas, has been experiencing gunmen attacks over the years.