Locality head Olga Ussene, who appeared traumatized by the attack, could not provide many details. “There was an attackâ€, she said, “but we haven’t yet confirmed if anybody was killed. Damage was done to the administration secretariatâ€.
Nampula provincial police spokesperson Zacarias Nacute confirmed the raid, which he said occurred at about 04.45. The raiding party consisted of 13 men.
“During the attack the Renamo gunmen burnt a motor-cycle, a car and various documentsâ€, said Nacute. “They went into the health post where they stole two sheets and blankets, a mattress and distilled waterâ€.
He claimed that, thanks to police intervention, the attackers fled from Mecua, and the situation returned to normal.
Health units have become a favourite target for Renamo in its raids, which are continuing despite the negotiations between the government and Renamo in Maputo.
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