Hoodlums kill DPO, attack police stations in Anambra

Hoodlums disguising as #EndSARS protesters on Friday attacked police stations in Amichi, Osumenyi, Ezinifite and Ukpor all in Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State, and vandalised government property before setting the facilities on fire.

It was learnt that the hoodlums, who also attacked Oraifite Area Command/Division, carted away exhibits but not arms and ammunition.

Confirming the incident, the state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Haruna Mohammed, said that the DPO Osumenyi Division and two others were fatally wounded during the attack.

According to him, 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.

He said: “On the 23/10/2020 between 8:30am and 6:30pm hoodlums in large number 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.”

The PPRO said suspects have been 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.

He added: “The Commissioner of Police, CP John B. Abang, appreciated the cooperation of some patriotic members of the public and urged them not to relent in their efforts during this trying period in order to restore lasting peace in the state.

“The public are equally enjoined to report any distress through the Command emergency number 07039194332 for prompt action.”