Arsonists burn down LG secretariat, magistrate court in Anambra

Suspected arsonists have reportedly burnt down Idemili North Local Government secretariat in Ogidi and a Magistrate Court in the area.

It was reported that the arsonists invaded the premises on Sunday night to burn down all files, properties in the secretariat, including the secretariat building.

Videos and pictures which have gone viral online showed that the entire buildings and vehicles inside the Local Government secretariat were also burnt to ashes.

The State Police Command has also confirmed the news, attributing the incident to unidentified arsonists.

DSP Toochukwu Ikenga, the spokesperson of the State Police Command 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,” Ikenga said.