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    Unknown Gunmen Set Ablaze DSS, FRSC, Offices In Nnewi

    Unknown Gunmen have set ablaze DSS, FRSC Offices in Nnewi, Anambra State.

    Ravenewsonline.com reports that gunmen on Sunday attacked the offices of the Directorate of State Services (DSS) and Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Nnewi, Anambra State.

    According to eye witnesses, the gunmen drove from Owerri Road in four Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs), stopped at Emecourt Road Junction where they released some gunshots which made passersby to run for their lives before they headed to the offices, which they also set ablaze.

    “They later drove through Nkwo Triangle Roundabout and moved towards Nnobi Road.

    “Military armoured vehicle later surfaced and drove round town passing through Emecourt Road.

    “But there was no exchange of fire as the military and the gunmen did not meet,” the source said.

    The State Police Command’s spokesperson, DSP Toochukwu Ikenga confirmed an incident of fire in Nnewi, but refused to state categorically the offices involved.

    He said, “At about 2pm, of 3rd Oct 2021, the command received a distress call of fire incident in Nnewi.

    “The Police Operative are currently on ground and the area has since been cordoned off. Further details shall be communicated,” he said.

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