The Imo State Police Command says the heavy Police presence and shooting in Owerri was due to an attempted attack on the Police Command Headquarters by unknown gunmen.
It was gathered that the gunmen attacked the police headquarters early on Sunday morning but were repelled by officers on duty.
The heavy presence of security agencies forced church goers to scamper for safety while complains about the shooting became a topic on social media.
Bala Elkana, the public relations officer of the command in a statement said “vigilance helped in stopping an attempt by some hoodlums this morning to disrupt the beautiful Sunday in Owerri.
“Hoodlums masquerading as unknown gunmen attempted an attack on the Police Headquarters this morning but suffered a huge defeat.
” They made effort to access the Police Headquarters through Works Layout around Avan Nursery and Primary School but were vehemently repelled.”
