Ebonyi: Gunmen attack, set ablaze Federal High Court {Photos}

The Federal High Court Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria’s South-east has been attacked by unknown gunmen, setting part of the complex on fire.

The building, located along the Enugu/Abakaliki Highway, opposite the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) office in the state

 

was attacked by hoodlums in the early hours of Tuesday as firefighters tried bringing the inferno under control.

The fire which was a result of the attack on the court complex engulfed some sections of the building and affected the library and the security post.

Firefighters later arrived at the scene to put out the fire before it could cause more damage.

No casualty was recorded in the attack, however court records were destroyed in the library.

Loveth Odah, the police spokesperson in the state, confirmed the incident.

Odah , explained that the attackers came in their large numbers to carry out the attack.

Most states in the South-east and South-south, have been struggling with dreadful security challenges, including the incessant attacks on security agencies.