JUST IN: Unknown gunmen meet their Waterloo in the hand of security forces in Anambra

• Troops recovers one Toyota Venza jeep, as joint task force intensifies patrol within the state, especially in isuofia-

Agency Report

Anambra State Security Forces comprising of the military, police, and other security agencies neutralized five unknown gunmen in umuona, isuofia, Aguata LGA Anambra State, recovered one grey Toyota Venza jeep with reg .KRD 344 BT.

This followed a distress call at about 10:30 am today 12/11/2022 along afor market in isuofia, where some hoodlums attack a security checkpoint in the area.

The Joint Forces from FOB Aguata responded swiftly, engaged the hoodlums in a gun duel and neutralized five of the armed men while others escaped with dark blue Lexus 470 jeep without plate number from scene with bullet wounds.

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

Further details shall be communicated, please, as operations are still ongoing.

DSP Ikenga Tochukwu
PPRO, Anambra State Police Command