Thugs invade Ebonyi Judiciary Complex, attack judges

Suspected political thugs, in their hundreds, on Friday invaded Ebonyi Judiciary complex in  Abakaliki, the state capital, disrupted proceedings in the various courts and attacked judges and other judicial workers.

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The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), quotes witnesses as saying that the thugs invaded the complex at about 9 a.m. wielding dangerous weapons and chanting war songs.

According to the witness, “nobody knows the motive behind the invasion, but we gathered that the attack was done to stop political opponents from obtaining court injunctions’’.

The court premises, the report said, has been sealed by police who also barricaded the two entrances to the court.

The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Mr Chris Anyanwu, confirmed the incident to NAN, saying:

“The command was alerted on the invasion of the Ebonyi Judiciary complex, we are working to identify the suspected political thugs. 

“We are waiting for our men drafted to the venue to maintain law and order at the premises to furnish the office with relevant reports. 

“The command will brief the press on the issue very soon’’