Lawrence Nwimo, Awka
The police in Anambra State said they have launched a manhunt for armed insurgents who killed two Police Personnel in Uga, Aguata Local Government Area, Anambra State.
Ikengaonline had reported that around 5.50pm on Thursday, hoodlums in their numbers arrived Uga from Umuchu–Umunze road, all carrying AK47 Assault Riffles and were kidnapping people at random in flashy cars.
It also gathered that the hoodlums who were initially not challenged by any security force while they operated opened fire on a group of policemen who were advancing from Ezinifite axis of the town, killing two officers in the process.
Police Spokesperson in Anambra, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, who confirmed the incident in a statement said the gang disguised in military fatigue and seemed to be on a kidnap mission but were jolted on seeing two armed Police officers approaching their direction.
“They opened fire on the officers who had moved ahead of the convoy they were escorting to decongest traffic gridlock. Other personnel returned fire, careful not to hit many motorists who were in traffic, forcing the bandits to flee.”
Ikenga said, “Police-led mobile Forward Operating Base which had been on intensive patrol of the entire area throughout Christmas Celebrations promptly responded to the scene. It recovered a Lexus SUV the gang operated with and defused an improvised explosive device found in the vehicle. It also recovered an AK-47 Rifle belonging to one of the slain personnel.”
The Police Spokesperson said the Commissioner of Police, CP Aderemi Adeoye, has commended all personnel for their tireless and courageous effort in securing the people of Anambra State.
“He urged them not to be demoralised by the supreme price paid by their colleagues from Enugu State Command but to draw inspiration from their bravery in confronting the criminal gang.
“He condoled with the families of the deceased officers and Enugu State Police Command and vowed that the personnel will not die in vain.
“He has urged all officers and men of Anambra State Police Command to redouble their efforts and remain vigilant. He assured that technology would be employed to track down the criminals who unleashed the attack on Police personnel.”
