Hoodlums set Imo Magistrate’s Court ablaze

On Sunday, suspected thugs destroyed a portion of the Imo State courthouse in Owerri.

This happened only a day after hoodlums fled after burning down the Orlu High Court.

The Owerri High Court is housed in the Magistrate’s Court, which is situated in the center of the state capital.

The suspects came with explosives and targeted a portion of the facility’s roof, a source told our correspondent.

While our correspondent was unable to determine the full amount of the arson damage, he did hear that critical court documents and files, including files, had been burned.

According to the report, “Hoodlums have partially destroyed the Owerri Magistrate’s Court on Owerri-Orlu Road. It occurred today ( Sunday). It’s really unfortunate.

On Sunday afternoon, one of our reporters went to the area and noticed smoke coming from the burned-out portion of the courthouse.

When called, Michael Abattam, a police spokesperson for the state command, confirmed the occurrence and said the fire had been extinguished.

Additionally, he disclosed that the command had launched an inquiry in order to apprehend the offenders.