Gunmen Pound DSS, FRSC Offices In Nnewi

Unknown gunmen, yesterday, attacked the offices of the Directorate of State Services (DSS) and Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Nnewi, Anambra State.
As at the time of filing this report, it was unclear if there were casualties in any of the two offices attacked, but it was gathered that a passer-by was hit by a stray bullet.
The gunmen, according to eyewitnesses, drove from Owerri Road in four Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs), stopped at Emecourt Road Junction where they released some gunshots, which made passers-by to scamper for safety, before they headed to the offices, which they also set ablaze.
“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 Anambra State Police Command’s spokesperson, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed an incident of fire in Nnewi, but refused to state categorically the offices involved.
He said: “At about 2pm, on October 3, 2021, the command received a distress call of fire incident in Nnewi. The police operatives are currently on ground and the area has since been cordoned off. Further details shall be communicated,” he said.