Sit-at-home: Gunmen Attack Nnewi Police Station, Overpower Officers, Cart Away Arms

Gunmen reportedly attacked Nnewi Police Area Command, Anambra State, even as they made away with some arms.

The incident which occurred on Monday, prompting heavy shootings between the gunmen and Police, which caused pandemonium amongst residents of the industrial city.

According to sources, the gunmen, who stormed the area around noon with seven vehicles, engaged the Police in a gun duel that lasted for one hour.

According to the Nation, an eyewitness, who spoke in confidence, said the gunmen overpowered the police and carted away with their arms.

He however said no casualty was recorded in the incident.

“Even though reinforcement from the Navy arrived the scene shortly after, the gunmen had left before their arrival. Efforts to pursue them were unsuccessful,” he added.

Police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga said he was yet to receive the report.