Some yet-to-be-identified gunmen have launched a fresh attack on the Independent National Electoral Commission office in Owerri, the Imo State capital on Monday morning, theliberationnews reports.
As gathered by Theliberationnews, the incident happened around 3 am when the gunmen torched the building with a firebomb.
The incident was confirmed by Imo State Police Public Relations Officer, Mike Abbatam, who explained the attack was vehemently repelled leaving three gunmen killed while two firebombs were recovered from the scene including their commander.
He added that AK47 rifles, some pump action guns and eight vehicles were recovered from the hoodlums.
“This morning, gunmen launched a vociferous attack on the INEC office in Owerri, Imo State but the joint security team was able to repel them and killed three of the attackers, including their commander.
“Seven vehicles were recovered, including seven AK47 and pump action rifles. Many of the gunmen escaped with bullet wounds. But one police vehicle was burned by the hoodlums,” an eyewitness said.
But Abattam said only three AK47 rifles and vehicles were recovered.
His words: “We killed three of the attackers and recovered three AK47 rifles and pump action guns. We also recovered two explosives and three of their vehicles.”
