Two unknown gunmen have been killed by the policeĀ along Obosi Nkpor road in the Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State.
Tochukwu Ikenga the police spokesperson said the gunmen were killed in a gun duel. In the statement released on Wednesday, June 29, Ikenga further disclosed that one pump action, one locally fabricated pistol, and a red Toyota Corolla with reg nos. AKD 303 DW were recovered from the hoodlums.
Police operatives also rescued two suspects from mob action along Zikās Avenue, Awka. The suspects were caught with a locally made pistol, while trying to robĀ a young lady of her cash, after withdrawing money from ATM.
Ā āAnambra State Police Operatives while on patrol along Obosi Nkpor road by Obosi town hall at about 11:39pm on 26/6/2022, accosted a gang of armed men in white Toyota Hiace bus, red Toyota Corolla, and a motorcycle.
āThe Operatives engaged the armed men in a gun battle, neutralized two of the hoodlums, and recovered one pump action, one locally fabricated pistol, and a red Toyota Corolla with reg nos. AKD 303 DW.
āDuring the gun duel with the hoodlums, the superior firepower of the operatives made the assailants flee the scene with the Toyota Hiace bus and a motorcycle.
āMeanwhile, Police have intensified patrol in the area and improved operational positioning to respond to distress calls especially aimed at arresting other fleeing gang members.
āIn another development, the operatives at about 11 pm on 26/6/2022 while on patrol along central school road, Umusiomen Nkpor, Ogidi recovered a white Mercedes Benz 350 with reg. Nos RSH 836 BE suspected to have been abandoned by criminal elements.
āAlso, Police Operatives at about 4:30 pm on 28/6/2022 rescued two suspects namely: one Okoye Stephen aged 19years and Chukwuemeka Nwudo aged 27years from mob action along Zikās Avenue Awka.
āThe Commissioner of Police, CP Echeng Echeng while charging the Operatives to sustain the tempo on the fight against violent crimes in the State, reiterates the advocacy against mob action/jungle justice.
āHe also encouraged the public to take suspects to police stations whenever they are apprehended, this will help the Police to conduct proper investigations into the activities of the suspects and bring them to justice in accordance with extant laws”, the statement read.
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