Lawrence Nwimo, Awka
One person was killed as a joint security force razed down a criminal camp in Agulu-ezechukwu, Aguata Local Government Area, Anambra State.
Police also recovered two suspected stolen vehicles, one motorcycle, and lots of household items during the raid.
Spokesman of the Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, in a statement, said the Joint Security Operatives led by the Police overran the criminal camp after a seven-hour gun duel with the armed hoodlums.
“Police-led Joint Security Operatives comprising the Department of State Service, Army, Navy, Civil Defence and Anambra State Vigilante members in the early hours of 5th June 2025 razed down an identified criminal Camp and neutralized one of the armed hoodlums at Agulu-ezechukwu, Aguata local government area.
“The Operatives also recovered one Ash Toyota Sienna with Reg No: EKY 03 FF, one unregistered white Mazda Hilux, one Motorcycle, some household/kitchen items which include: pots, gallons, groceries, some sleeping mattresses, Manchincal tools, clothes and other incriminating items.
“The Joint Security Force in a well-coordinated operation overran the criminal Camp after a seven-hour gun duel with the armed hoodlums.
“Meanwhile, the Operatives are still combing the area for possible arrest of other fleeing suspects because of a lot of fresh blood stains in the area.
“Further developments would be communicated, please,” he said.
