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Some unidentified armed men, on Monday stormed and attacked the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Owerri, Imo State, living four persons dead.

It was gathered that three of the unknown armed men were reported killed just as an officer was feared dead during a gun duel.

The state police command spokesman, Michael Abattam who made this known to the journalist on Monday, confirmed that the police successfully recovered five rifles, two vehicles, charms, locally made bombs, phones and undisclosed amount of money from the slain gunmen.

 

Abattam said, “They attacked the INEC headquarters in Owerri around 3am. They threw bombs on the roof of INEC building but unfortunately for them, they were resisted by our men who were guarding the place. They came in four vehicles and fully armed.

“While they engaged our men on ground, we reinforced. Noticing that we were stronger, they ran away, abandoning one of their vehicles. We gave them a hot chase towards the Onitsha Road. Fortunately, we neutralised three of them.

“Others escaped with bullet wound injuries. Unfortunately, one of our men paid the supreme price. Another one was injured. We recovered two vehicles. We also recovered five rifles, charms, locally made explosives, phones and money and other exhibits.”

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