By Ademola Adeleke
Security operatives early this morning thwarted an attempted attack on Imo State Police Command headquarters and other institutions in Owerri, the state capital, by unknown gunmen.
It was gathered that one of the arsonists was allegedly killed by security operatives during the attack.
While security operatives of different formations took over almost all the streets and roads in the state capital, residents who were on their way for early morning church services ran halter-scatter.
The development caused scare and panic in Owerri as repeated gunshots rent the air.
Those who were in their house planning to attend church services or catch up with early morning appointments stayed back.
Gunshots were heard in World Bank Area, Amakohia – Akwakuma Area, Government House axis, Control Post Area, Wetheral, Ikenegbu and Bank Road axis.
The Spokesman for the state Police Command, Bala Elkana, confirmed the attack, saying it was foiled by security operatives.
The PPRO said, “The heavy Police presence and vigilance has helped in stopping an attempt by some hoodlums this morning to disrupt the beautiful Sunday in Owerri.
“Hoodlums masquerading as unknown gunmen attempted an attack on the Police Headquarters this morning but suffered a huge defeat. They made effort to access the Police Headquarters through Works Layout around Avan Nursery and Primary School but were vehemently repelled.”
