Police kill two suspected robbers in Anambra
From Chinedu Nwafor, Abakaliki
Two persons suspected to be armed robbers terrorizing Anambra State have been killed in a gun duel with the operatives of the Nigeria Police along Obosi Nkpor road by Obosi Town Hall at about 11:39pm on 26th June, 2022.
A statement signed by the State Police spokesman,DSP Ikenga Tochukwu, on Wednesday, said the police operatives accosted a gang in white Toyota Hiace bus, red Toyota Corolla and a motorcycle.
The statement added that the operatives engaged the armed men in a gun battle, and neutralized two of the hoodlums, and recovered one pump action, one locally fabricated pistol and red Toyota Corolla with reg nos. AKD 303 DW.
The statement also added that on 28/6/2022, police operatives rescued two suspects namely: one Okoye Stephen aged 19years and Chukwuemeka Nwudo age 27years from mob action along Zik’s Avenue Awka.
The statement warned people to stay out of crime as the Command had intensified war against gunmen in the state, even as it urged the citizenry to desist from mob actions and jungle justice whenever criminal elements were caught.
The statement reads, ” Anambra State Police operatives while on patrol along Obosi Nkpor road by Obosi Town Hall at about 11:39pm on 26/6/2022, accosted a gang of armed men in white Toyota Hiace bus, red Toyota Corolla and a motorcycle.
“The operatives engaged the armed men in a gun battle, neutralized two of the hoodlums and recovered one pump action, one locally fabricated pistol and red Toyota Corolla with reg nos. AKD 303 DW.
“During the gun duel with the hoodlums, the superior fire power of the operatives made the assailants fled the scene with the Toyota Hiace bus and a motorcycle. Meanwhile, Police has intensified patrol in the area and improved operational positioning to respond to distress calls especially aimed at arresting other fleeing gang members.
“In another development, the Operatives at about 11pm on 26/6/2022 while on patrol along central school road, Umusiomen Nkpor, Ogidi recovered a white mercedes benz 350 with reg. Nos RSH 836 BE suspected to have been abandoned by criminal elements.
“Also, Police operatives at about 4:30pm on 28/6/2022 rescued two suspects namely: one Okoye Stephen aged 19years and Chukwuemeka Nwudo age 27years from mob action along Zik’s Avenue Awka.
“The suspects were caught armed with a locally made pistol, in attempt to dispossess a young lady of her cash, after withdrawing money from ATM. The suspects were already beaten to stupor by the angry mob before police rescued them. The operatives also recovered one locally made pistol and one live cartridge from the criminals.
The statement quoted the State Commissioner of Police, CP Echeng Echeng as charging the operatives to sustain the tempo in the fight against violent crimes in the State.
