The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has blamed members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Eastern Security Network (ESN) for the attacks in Imo.
Adamu also ordered the deployment of additional units of Police Mobile Force (PMF) and other Police Tactical Squads to Imo State to strengthen security in the state.
Recall that Imo State Police Command Headquarters and the Headquarters of the Nigerian Correctional Services (NCS) in Owerri were set ablaze today.
According to the force spokesman, Frank Mba, the attackers used sophisticated weapons such as General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMGs), Sub-Machine Guns (SMGs), AK49 rifles, Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPGs), Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).
He also noted that the attackers attempt to gain access to the Police armoury at the Headquarters was resisted by Police operatives on duty.
The Imo CP has been ordered to harness the security reinforcement squads and other operational assets at his disposal to take the battle to the doorsteps of the attackers and prevent any further attack anywhere within the state and its environs.
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