The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, office in Ojoto, Idemili South Local Government Area, Nnobi Police Station and a residential building within the station had been bombed in Anambra State.
The hoodlums used Improvised Explosives Devices (IEDs), petrol bombs and other explosives to hit the facilities at about 1:45am on Wednesday, in four unmarked Sienna vehicles.
The hoodlums were, however, repelled by security operatives before the criminals could carry out any dastardly act.
It was learnt that the gunmen while shooting sporadically, killed a 16-year-old boy, a relative of a serving policeman in the station, while another 15-year-old female victim sustained a gunshot injury and has been taken to the hospital for treatment.
The Anambra State Police spokesperson, DSP Ikenga Tochukwu, said security had been beefed up in the areas, just as the situation is still being monitored.
Ikenga said “Anambra State Police Command has reinforced security deployment in the state, following an attack on the INEC office in Idemili South, Ojoto and Nnobi Police Station.
“The hoodlums came in their numbers by 1:45 am with four unmarked Sienna vehicles, armed with IEDs, Petrol bombs and other explosives, invaded the INEC office, the Police Station and the residential building in the station.
“Unfortunately, one boy aged 16 years, a relative of a serving policeman in the station was murdered by the armed men, while the other, a female aged 15 years old sustained a gunshot injury. She has been taken to the hospital where she is receiving treatment.
“The situation is being monitored and further details shall be communicated, please.”
