Gunmen yet to be identified in the early hours of Monday October 10, 2022 set ablaze a section of Ezza North Local government area headquarters, destroying valuable items and documents.
The Chairman of the local government, Mr. Ogodo Ali Nomeh,
confirmed the incident to Blueprint through a telephone interview.
Mr. Nomeh said the arsonists numbering over 20 stormed the area at about 1am and headed to the store of the local government area where they set on fire.
He said the arsonists were however resisted by the police who succeeded in inflicting bullet wounds on some of them before they escaped.
“The fire destroyed new air conditioners bought for the renovation of the council, some documents, a generating set, and some furniture,” he said.
Mr. Ogodo Ali said the community vigilante apparatus and security agencies were on the trail of the wounded arsonists.
He expressed confidence that they will soon be nabbed to answer for the crime.
On the reason for the attack and identity of their alleged sponsors, the Chairman said they will be unearthed at the end of an investigation by security agencies.
He said security has been beefed up at the council area to forestall a repeat of such an incident.
