Many feared dead as gunmen attack DSS headquarters in Anambra

Unknown gunmen on Sunday set alight the police and Department of State Services (DSS) field offices in Nnewi in Anambra State.

The incident occurred at about 1:00 p.m. when hoodlums stormed the offices, overpowered personnel and torched “everywhere,” a witness said.

“The attackers said they don’t want to see any Nigerian flag standing in the area,” a witness, who identified himself as Emeka Onamadu, said.

Figures as to death and injuries could not be immediately ascertained as of time filling this report.

Spokespersons for the police and the DSS did not immediately return a request seeking comments.

Photo of a police station on fire used to illustrate this story

The attack marked yet another escalation of hostilities raging over separatist agitations across the region, as well as attacks by armed herders, cultists and other violent criminals.

Details later…

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