Gunmen on Tuesday, June 4, attacked the Ohaukwu Police Division at Ezzamgbo in the Ohaukwu local government area of the state, burning vehicles.
However, no casualties were recorded as policemen on duty stood firm and repealed the gunmen.
A source said that the gunmen, numbering eight, came in a bus and started shooting sporadically, causing panic in the neighbourhood.
The attack also disrupted the distribution of palliatives by the Chairman of Ohaukwu LGA, Ikechukwu Odono at the Council Headquarters adjacent to the police station.
“Everyone, including the chairman of the Council, ran for their lives to avoid injuries from the gunshots,” the source said.
Odono confirmed the attack to The Nation.
He said no life was lost but the attackers burnt some vehicles in the police state.
He further stated that the attack disrupted the distribution of the palliatives in the council headquarters as people ran for safety.
Police spokesperson, Ukandu Joshua did not take calls or respond to messages when our reporter tried to get his reaction.