Unknown gunmen have set ablaze a Magistrate Court in Ubulu, Oru-West Local Government Area of Imo State.

It was learned that the attack happened in the early hours of Monday, November 15, 2021, and affected the entire court building.

The gunmen were said to have carried out the attack using petrol bombs and other inflammable materials.

Confirming the incident, Caretaker Chairman of Oru-west council, Willie Okolieogwo said no casualties were recorded in the incident.

He, however, expressed displeasure over the destruction of the court by the hoodlums.

Lolo Ijeoma Njoku Obinwannem News Writer/ Nov 17, 2021