EKO HOT BLOG reports that suspected hoodlums on Sunday razed a section of the Owerri Magistrate’s Court in Imo State.
The development is coming barely 24 hours after the Orlu High Court was burnt by fleeing hoodlums.
The Magistrate’s Court, which is located at the heart of the state capital, houses the Owerri High Court.
A source told journalists that the suspects came with explosives and targeted a section of the roof of the facility.
At the time of dining this report, the extent of the damage caused by the arson could not be ascertained.
However, it was gathered that sensitive court materials and documents, including files, were burnt.
The source said, “Hoodlums have razed part of the Owerri Magistrate’s Court located at Owerri-Orlu Road. It happened today (Sunday). This is very unfortunate.”
It was observed on Sunday afternoon that smoke was oozing out from a part of the court building that was burnt.
When contacted, the police spokesperson for the state command, Micheal Abattam, confirmed the incident and disclosed that the fire had been put out.
He also informed that the command had begun an investigation with a view to arresting the culprits.
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