Report says the incident happened at about 1:40AM
The Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) office in Onitsha, Anambra was attacked by gunmen.The office was attacked on Wednesday and some of the equipment in the Startimes section was burned.
Report says the incident happened at about 1:40AM
The acting manager of the station Chris Nwigwe said that no life was lost during the attack.
“Some armed men tried to attack the staff on duty but only succeeded in burning down the Star Times building,” he said, adding that no life was lost in the attack.
A source said the gunmen used on Improvised Explosive Device (IED), and it was planted at the security post of the station, while tyres were set around the premises to set the station ablaze.
“There was a gun duel between the armed men and policemen who were manning the office. They managed to burn down the Startimes office while the fire was later put out with the help of people around. This type of incident has never happened,” the source said.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Sam Okaula, said an investigation is on-going and that that three suspects had been arrested in connection with the incident.
Security has been beefed up at the premises.
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