Eric Patrick
Some angry hoodlums have attacked the office of vigilante operatives in the Umunze community of Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State.
According to multiple reports, the incident which occurred on Thursday, saw the hoodlums set about five operational vehicles and some parts of the building housing the security operatives ablaze.
The spokesman for the Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, on Thursday confirmed the incident to newsmen stating that the Police-led Joint Security Force had taken over the scene.
Ikenga added that the police seek the collaborative efforts of the local communities on the ongoing onslaught operations in the area to ensure that those responsible for the attack are held accountable.
Ikenga said, “The Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has condemned the attack on vigilante operatives in Umunze Community, Orumba South Local Government Area, emphasising the need for community support to bring the perpetrators to justice.
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“The unfortunate incident happened in the early hours of Thursday, where the suspected armed men attacked the vigilante’s office at Umunze and set five of their operational vehicles ablaze.
“The security operatives, in an attempt to resist the gunmen during the gun duel, recorded a fatal injury on one of the security operatives. Some parts of the security office also got burnt by the hoodlums.
“Given the above, the police-led Joint Security Force has taken over the scene and seeks the collaborative efforts of the local communities on the ongoing onslaught operations in the area to ensure that those responsible for the attack are held accountable.
“Further developments shall be communicated, please.”