Hoodlums burn Anambra rep’s house

Hoodlums in the early hours of Tuesday burnt down the house of the Member representing Ihiala Federal Constituency, Dr Paschal Agbodike, in Ubahi-Mbosi in Ihiala LGA.

Although no life was lost, the house, consisting of a five-bedroom duplex with four living rooms and a kitchen, was razed down.

The lawmaker, who confirmed the incident to journalists on Tuesday, said he was informed about the incident on telephone.

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He said he was in Abuja carrying out his legislative duties when the attack happened, noting that before security operatives could get to the scene, the hoodlums escaped.

The state’s police spokesman, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, who also confirmed the incident, said, “The area has been condoned and security operatives have been deployed in the area and they are assessing the situation. There is ongoing surveillance by the operatives.”