#End SARS: Hoodlums set police station on fire in Mbaitoli, Imo

Unidentified hoodlums on Wednesday set Nworubi Police Divisional Headquarters in Mbaitoli LGA on fire in continuation of the ongoing #End SARS protest against police brutality.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Mr Ikeokwu Orlando, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday.

He said, ”Yes I can confirm to you that Nworubi Police Division was set on fire this afternoon by hoodlums.

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“No arrest has been made yet, but police authorities have opened an investigation into the matter,” he said.

Recall that Governor Hope Uzodinma had on Tuesday ordered a 24 hours curfew in Imo to end the ongoing protest in the state.

Protesters ignored the curfew and embarked on a protest in various locations of the state.

The state’s Fire Service was mobilised by the state government to quench the fire.

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