The Anambra State Police Command has recorded another significant breakthrough in its ongoing intelligence-led operations against kidnapping, armed robbery and other violent crimes across the State.
Operatives of the Command attached to the Rapid Response Squad Awkuzu, received credible information that a group of suspected armed robbers/kidnappers had been sighted along Eziowelle Road.
According to SP. Tochukwu Ikenga, Public Relations Officer, Anambra State Command, the Police operatives swiftly mobilized to the area and on sighting the team, the hoodlums opened fire on them, leading to a gun duel.
During the ensuing encounter, two of the suspects sustained fatal gunshot injuries, while other members of the gang fled the scene with varying degrees of gunshot wounds.
The operatives, however, recovered one AK-47 rifle with a magazine containing four live rounds of ammunition, one pump-action gun and five live cartridges from the scene.
“The Anambra State Police Command, under the leadership of CP Nnanna Oji Ama, psc, mnips, remains resolute in its determination to sustain intelligence-led and proactive operations aimed at dismantling criminal networks and ensuring the safety and security of residents across the State.
“The Command has commenced further investigations and intensified efforts to track down the fleeing members of the gang. Further developments shall be communicated accordingly”. Ikenga stated.
In another incident, the Anambra State Police Command Operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad Awkuzu arrested a 49-year old armed robbery suspect, Chima Ogumba.
The team also recovered one pump-action gun and 50 live cartridges from him in Nkpor Road, Idemili North Local Government Area of the State.
The Operatives, upon storming the identified area, conducted a search on the suspect that led to the recovery of one pump-action gun and 50 live cartridges.
The suspect was unable to give a satisfactory and reasonable account of his possession of the firearm and ammunition.
The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, directed that the suspect be thoroughly investigated to establish his possible involvement in armed robbery and other criminal activities, as well as determine the source and intended use of the recovered firearm and ammunition.
The CP further reiterates the Command’s commitment to intelligence-led operations, proactive policing, targeted patrols and sustained tactical interventions aimed at identifying, disrupting and dismantling criminal networks across Anambra State.
