Gunmen attacked the Ohaukwu Police Division situated in Ezzamgbo, headquarters of the Ohaukwu Council Area of Ebonyi State.

Reports indicate that eight gunmen arrived in a bus and opened fire, causing panic in the area.

While there are no confirmed casualties, the attackers reportedly burned some police vehicles.

The chairman of Ohaukwu Local Government Area, Prince Ikechukwu Odono, confirmed that no life was lost but that the attackers burned some police vehicles.

The council chairman affirmed that the incidents disrupted the sharing of the palliatives going on at the council headquarters.

An eyewitness said everybody, including Odono, ran for their lives to avoid injuries from the gunshots.

Efforts to reach the Ebonyi State Police Command spokesperson, ASP Ukandu Joshua, for comment were unsuccessful at the time of this report.