The city of Aba, the commercial hub of Abia State is on fire today
as unidentified persons in the early hours of today, attacked the
Ariaria Police Divisional Headquarters and burnt it down, The Sun reports.
Most markets in the city and other businesses have been closed and
people stayed in their homes as youth unrest spread round the city like
wild fire following rumours that went viral in the wee hours of today
that soldiers burnt houses and killed some residents of Umuode near Aba
and its environs.
Information about the attack as at the time of filing the report was sketchy, although sources said that there was no casualty.
It was gathered that following the attack, security has been beefed
up at the Aba Area Command Headquarters and other Police Divisions in
the commercial city.
The Area Command headquarters was cordoned off and vehicles were not allowed to enter the adjourning roads.
More details later.