Hoodlums attack Police Station, cart away seven AK-47 riffles in Ebonyi

Hoodlums suspected to be #ENDSARS protesters two have attacked the Motor Police station in Ịkwọ local government area of Ebonyi state carting away seven Ak-47 rifles.

The invaders also burnt a police patrol Hilux van in the station.

The hoodlums destroyed some offices at the station and would have completely burnt it but for the deployment of more policemen to the station.

A senior policeman who pleaded anonymity said the DPO of the station was in trouble over the snatching of the seven Ak-47 riffles by the hoodlums.

“The hoodlums attacked us in the night. They injured some of our men including our DPO and carted away seven of our riffles after breaking our cell/armoury. They burnt our patrol van and set the station on fire,” the source said.

Chairman of Ikwo local government, Stephen Orogwu condemned the attack on the station.

He called for full investigation to arrest and prosecute anyone behind the attack.

He stated this when he visited the station to ascertain the level of destruction and attack on policemen on duty at the station.

“I came because of the distress calls I received last night over the attack on Noyo Police Station. I have gone around the station and saw the burnt vehicle. I have seen their attempt to burn the main police building, and how they vandalized the offices.

“I have done the assessment and I will report back to His Excellency, the Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. Chief David Nweze Umahi for his quick intervention on the matter.