Lawrence Nwimo, Awka
Two suspected criminals have been reportedly shot dead after security forces in Anambra foiled their attack in the early hours of Monday, June 19.
The incident happened in Ogbenabo village in Okija, Ihiala Local Government Area of the State.
Ikengaonline learned that the unknown gunmen, numbering about twenty, invaded the camp of the security forces at about 3.am, and opened fire on them.
However, the security men responded and resisted them by engaging them in a hot shoot-out during which two of the gunmen were neutralised, while others took to their heels with various degrees of injury and bullet wounds.
Confirming the incident, Police Public Relations Officer of the Anambra State Police Command, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, said: “At about 3:00am today, 19 June, 2023, gunmen launched attack on Anambra Security forces but were vehemently resisted.
“Two of the gunmen were gunned down during exchange of fire and two AK-47 riffles were also recovered.
“Many of the gunmen who are now at large sustained various degrees of injury and bullet wounds, while members of Anambra Security forces were unscathed.
“The need for a sane and secured environment in Anambra State remains a top priority of Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo’s administration. Accordingly, Security forces remain unrelenting in its resolve to protect the lives and property of Ndị Anambra, travellers and all residents alike.”
