Lawrence Nwimo, Awka
Gunmen have attacked a police checkpoint at Ajili, the headquarters of Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State and injured two persons the process.
One of those injured is a police officer, while the other is a vigilante. They were conducting a routine stop and search when they were attacked, yesterday.
The State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, who confirmed this in a statement said the injured security operatives are currently responding to treatment in an undisclosed hospital.
“In the late hours of Thursday 5th December 2024, the Anambra State Joint Security Team intercepted armed men sighted on Umuchu- Amesi-Uga Road and recovered one branded blue Hilux vehicle with Plate Number: GDD 440 TJ, a car suspected to have been snatched from an unsuspecting member of the public.
“During a search conducted in the vehicle, coolers for food preservation were found.
“The armed men were trailed after Police operatives resisted an attack on a Police checkpoint at Ajali, Orumba North Local Government Area. During the gun duel, one police personnel and one AVG Operative sustained gunshot injuries and are currently responding to treatment in a hospital. Unfortunately, the two operational vehicles belonging to the AVG were caught up in fire and razed down completely.
“Joint operations are still ongoing in the area and further developments will be communicated, please,” Ikenga said.
