Suspected hoodlums have razed Zone 13 Police headquarters in Ukpo, Anambra State as well as the Divisional Police Station in Uzoakoli, Abia State. The two incidents happened in the early morning of Monday.

There were conflicting reports on the number of cassualties. While a source claimed that no life was lost in the Awka incident, another claimed that about officers lost their lives during the attack and several vehicles burnt .

The development has heightened tension across the State. On Sunday night, three persons were allegedly killed in Awka, Anambra State, including a fitness instructor The incident occurred at Ifite, Awka South local government area, while the other person was killed at Unizik junction

Meanwhile, gunmen have reportedly attacked and razed down a police station in Uzoakoli, Bende local government area of Abia State. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday.

While details of the attack were still sketchy at the time of filing the report, it was gathered the gunmen overpowered the policemen on duty and released suspects in custody. It was however not clear if they invaded the police armoury.

Source: Drumnewsonline