Gunmen attack, set ablaze DSS, FRSC offices in Anambra

Unidentified gunmen today Sunday, October 3rd, 2021 attacked the offices of the Directorate of State Services (DSS) and Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Nnewi, Anambra State.

Daily Post reports that it can not be ascertained if there are causalities in the attacks but that one person was injured by stray bullet.

According to eyewitnesses, the gunmen drove from Owerri Road in four Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs), stopped at Emecourt Road Junction where they released some gunshots which made passersby scamper for safety before they headed to the offices, which they also set ablaze.

An eyewitness who narrated the incident said, “They later drove through Nkwo Triangle roundabout and moved towards Nnobi Road.

“Military armoured vehicle later surfaced and drove around town passing through Emecourt Road. But there was no exchange of fire as the military and the gunmen did not meet”

The State Police Command’s spokesperson, DSP Toochukwu Ikenga confirmed an incident of fire in Nnewi, but refused to state categorically the offices involved.

He said, “At about 2pm, of 3rd Oct 2021, the command received a distress call of fire incident in Nnewi. The Police Operative are currently on ground and the area has since been cordoned off.”

“Further details shall be communicated,” he added.