Unknown gunmen on about 4am Friday morning attacked the Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra Police Headquarters, Ekwulobia, killing one police officer.
The gunmen also burnt part of the newly renovated Divisional Police Officer’s (DPOs) office. Protesting youths had earlier burnt down the office over reports of police brutality.
The attack on the station came less than 24 hours after youths from Ekwulobia community cleared the debris from the recent renovation of the DPOs office.
In a security alert addressed to his community, Ikechukwu Okeke, President General of Aguluezechukwu, a nearby town to Ekwulobia, appealed for vigilance.
He regretted that “it is no longer safe to even keep a suspect in a police cell with recent developments.”
The community leader said that the gunmen, in invading the Police station, “applied maximum force to raze the ongoing renovation work but the mobile officers repelled the attack. Some part of the newly renovated DPO office was also burnt.
“Investigation is ongoing. I urge all our citizens to be vigilant. I urge all the village leaders to activate ALTERNATIVE CONFLICT RESOLUTION MECHANISM to forestall any civil matter that can lead to police invitation.
“We should also curtail early morning or late night movement except during emergency. I urge our youths to stay off from clubbing at the moment. Our security men are fully on ground. Aguluezechukwu will remain safe by the special grace of God.
“I must commend his Royal Highness ìgwè FE Ebelendu for his corporation to keep our community safe. I commend my Excos for their selfless services at this most difficult time. It is tough time for security in Anambra especially in Aguata. But with God, we shall overcome. Be assured that it will end in praise.”
