Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, has said aggrieved politicians sponsored Monday attacks in the state.
The police had earlier said the Eastern Security Network (ESN), an outfit of IPOB, was behind the violence in the state
But Uzodimma said hoodlums were hired from outside Imo state, noting that they only pretended to be IPOB members.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, the Governor said the politicians’ objective was to destablise the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration.
According to him: “What happened in Imo State last Monday is unbelievable. A group of hoodlums, of course sponsored by some known politicians in Imo state, decided to destroy public infrastructure and government facilities — and attacked a correctional centre facility and also attacked a police state headquarters
“But what is important to take home is for Nigerians to know of the plot by a group of aggrieved politicians to destablise the government of APC. I have done some thorough investigation and I have a credible lead as to those who are sponsoring the activities of these hoodlums.
“We are working hard to ensure that the sponsors of these dastardly act must be brought to book.”
