May 16, (THEWILL) – Suspected arsonists have set ablaze the Idemili North Local Government secretariat in Ogidi, Anambra State and a Magistrate Court in the area.
Sources said the arsonists entered the premises on Sunday night to perpetuate the act, burning down all files, properties in the secretariat, including the secretariat building.
Videos and pictures circulating online also showed that the entire buildings were reduced to rubbles, while vehicles parked inside the local government secretariat were also burnt.
The state police command has confirmed the development, attributing it to unidentified arsonists.
Spokesperson of the Command, Toochukwu Ikenga, said: “Yes, the incident was confirmed, and our men were there to restore normalcy.
“Right now, the fire has been put off, and calm has been restored to the area.”
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