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  • News - South East - Anambra
  • Updated: November 12, 2022

Police Confirm Clash Between Security Operatives, Gunmen In Anambra

Police Confirm Clash Between Security Operatives, Gunmen In

The police have confirmed a firece encounter between security operatives and gunmen in Anambra State.

Police Spokesman in the state, Tochukwu Ikenga in a statement on Saturday said that the gunmen were resisted by a joint security force made up of the military, police, and other security agencies.

Ikenga also said that one Toyota Venza jeep was recovered when the joint task force increased patrols within the isuofia village.

"Anambra State security forces comprising the military, police and other security agencies neutralised five unknown gunmen in Umuona, Isuofia, Aguata LGA and recovered one grey Toyota Venza jeep with registration number KRD 344 BT.

“This followed a distress call at about 10:30 am today November 12, 2022, along Afor market in Isuofia, where some hoodlums attacked a security checkpoint in the area.

“The joint forces responded swiftly, engaged the hoodlums in a gun duel and neutralised five of the armed men while others escaped with dark blue Lexus 470 jeep without plate number from the scene with bullet wounds.

“The Commissioner of Police, CP Echeng Echeng, while charging the operatives to sustain the tempo against the onslaught on criminal elements, ordered intensified patrols and improved operational positioning to respond to distress calls in the state.

“Further details shall be communicated please as operation is still ongoing.”

Also, the state Commissioner for Information, Paul Nwosu, in his reaction, said a gang of gunmen struck the Nigerian Army checkpoint at Afor-Uzo Junction, Isuofia but were neutralised by security agents.

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