Thugs Invade Court In Abakaliki, Ebonyi State; Molest Judges Alongside Court Workers

 

About 1500 youths, suspected to be political thugs on Friday in Ebonyi state capital, Abakaliki invaded Ebonyi court complex, disrupting proceedings in the various courts.

“The activities of the hoodlums disrupted the court proceedings as judges, magistrates, other judicial workers and petty traders within the premises scamper for safety.
“nobody knows the motive behind the invasion, but we gathered that the attack was done to stop political opponents from obtaining court injunctions.’’

Reports has it that the invasion has prompted the police to seal the court premises and barricaded all exits and entrance to the court. Police Information Officer in the state, Mr. Chris Anyanwu confirmed the incident.