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Unknown gunmen set DSS, FRSC offices ablaze

Unknown gunmen have attacked the offices
of the Directorate of State Services (DSS) and Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Nnewi, Anambra State.

OpenLife gathered that that a passerby was hit by a stray bullet after the gunmen from Owerri Road in four Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs).

They stopped at Emecourt Road Junction where they released some gunshots which made passersby to scamper for safety, before they headed to the offices to set it 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,” a source said.

The State Police Command’s spokesperson, DSP Toochukwu Ikenga confirmed an incident.

By Doris Israel Ijeoma

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