x

One feared dead, schools, markets, banks shut as protesters raze station in Nnewi

There is tension in Nnewi, Anambra following the razing of the Central Police Station in the area by hoodlums.

One person was allegedly feared dead during the incident, which occurred around 11pm on Wednesday.


The situation led to the closure of schools, markets, banks and all other offices in the industrial city.

The Nation gathered the hoodlums, who broke the cell to free detainees after burning down the CPS office, proceeded to the Police Area Command but were repelled by officers on duty.

ENDSARS protesters, as early as 6:00am on Thursday, filled the streets, making fire with tires and other inflammable objects at the popular Nkwo Nnewi roundabout and other major streets.

Some were also seen milling up and down with motorcycles.

One of the protesters said they were not happy with police officers in the town because of the activities of Anti-cult unit housed also at CPS.

A medical doctor at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), who preferred anonimity said he saw a lifeless body in front of the burnt CPS.

“They burnt down CPS and another police station last night. They zoomed through the hospital gate this morning. Burn fires everywhere, roads are being closed. A corpse already lying in front of the burnt CPS,” he said.

Police spokesperson, Haruna Mohammed could not be reached as at press time as his phone was switched off.

Hot this week

Editors Urge Government To Create Safe, Enabling Environment For Journalists

· Ask security agents to find missing Vanguard journalist As...

EXCLUSIVE: Buhari orders probe of Isa Funtua, AMCON over keystone and Etisalat

Following the controversy generated by the leading opposition party,...

6 Signs your boyfriend thinks you are ugly -Take note of No. 2

They say there are three kinds of people; the...

2023: South-East, Middle Belt Forum Endorses Peter Obi

The South-East and Middle Belt Forum has endorsed the...

Kaduna: Security Operatives Raid Hotels, Arrest Dozens of Suspects

By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Security operatives, suspected to be members...

17 States Set to Celebrate Olympic Day Across Nigeria on June 28

As the June 28, 2025, Olympic Day approaches, 17...

Kaduna: Family Planning Commodity Campaign Hits the Streets

…Mega Hospital agents spotted By Idibia Gabriel, Kaduna Medical workers in...

Portable Slams Bobrisky Over Name Change, Dares Him to Boxing Match

Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Olalomi Badmus, popularly known as...

JUST IN: FIRS Becomes NRS as Tinubu Signs Landmark Tax Reform Bills into Law

President Bola Tinubu has signed into law four landmark...

NLC to Shut Down Abuja Over Unpaid Wages After Tinubu’s July 3 Project Inaugurations

The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has announced plans to...
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img