Anambra: Bullion Van Attacked By Gunmen

A bullion van in Ufuma, Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State was attacked by gunmen suspected to be robbers on Thursday evening.

A source whose identity was not revealed that the bullion van was conveying cash to an unknown destination when the gunmen trailed it to the community of Ufuma and opened fire on the truck and security men accompanying it.

“It happened at about 5 pm today (Thursday), and there was heavy shooting in the area.

“All the residents of the community fled, while security operatives attached to the bullion van battled the armed robbers.

"The police were able to stop them from succeeding", the source disclosed.

The incident was confirmed by the Spokesperson of the State Police Command, DSP Toochukwu Ikenga who said that it happened at 4 pm.

He added that the gunmen were eventually repelled by officers.

“Operatives attached to the bullion van gallantly repelled the attack. The incident happened at about 4 pm in Umunebo junction, Ufuma.

“The Commissioner of police CP Echeng Echeng has since ordered an immediate manhunt on the attackers. The operational vehicles belonging to the armed robbers have been recovered.”

Ikenga further shared that a Lexus jeep and a highlander jeep belonging to the robbers have been recovered. 

Other things recovered include one empty magazine, defaced bulletproof vest, charms and some incriminating items.