The Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) militants on Sunday attacked the office of the Department of State Services (DSS) in Nnewi, Anambra State.
The militants also attacked the office of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in the area.
There was confusion on the actual number of fatalities during the attacks. There were reports indicating that two passersby were killed during the attacks on the two federal facilities. But there was no any official confirmation.
The assailants reportedly drove from Owerri Road in four Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs), stopped at Emecourt Road Junction where they fired some shots, forcing passersby to scamper for safety, before they headed to the federal facilities.
Sources said a military armoured vehicle was later despatched to the crime scene after the assailants had left.
The spokesperson of the state police command DSP Tochukwu Ikenga has confirmed the attacks in a terse statement.
He said: “At about 2pm, of 3rd October 2021, the command received a distress call of fire incident in Nnewi. The Police operatives are currently on ground and the area has since been cordoned off. Further details shall be communicated.”
