According to a report by The Punch, the youths numbered around 15 and created tension in the area as the fire destroyed court documents before it could be quenched.

The spokesperson of the Imo State Police Command, Andrew Enwerem, confirmed the incident and disclosed that the state's Commissioner of Police, Daduki Galadanchi, has mandated the Area Commander in charge of Orlu zone to commence full investigations into the case of suspected arson.