Hoodlums Set Ebonyi Court on Fire
A state High Court in Ebonyi was set ablaze on Tuesday by hoodlums suspected to be Political thugs.
The incident which occurred two days after the gubernatorial election was confirmed by the Registrar of the court who disclosed to newsmen that hoodlums invaded the court located in Owutu-Edda, Afikpo South Local Government Area of Ebonyi, and set it on fire.
Mrs. Uduma added that the court building, documents, and other valuables were completely burnt.
The Chairman of Afikpo South Local Government Area, Mr. Chima Nkama also confirmed the incident, adding that the matter was reported to the police.
Although, Mr. Onome Onovwakpoyeya who is the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Ebonyi State police command told newsmen that details surrounding the burnt court are still sketchy; according to reports.
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