In Anambra, Police Foil More Attacks on Police Stations

By Izunna Okafor

Barely four days after foiling an attack attempt in Uli Divisional Police Headquarter, men and officers of the Anambra State Police Command have recorded another victory, as they gunned down four armed gunmen who attacked two more police stations in the state.

According to the Spokesperson of the Command, DSP Toochukwu Ikenga, different groups of armed hoodlums, last night, attacked a police station in Ekwulobia, Aguata Local Government Area of the state, as well as another police station in Neni, in Anaocha Local Government Area, but were but were confronted and defeated by the gallant policemen on duty.

He said: “The operatives demobilized four of the armed hoodlums and recovered 17pieces of 7.62mm live ammunition for Ak 47 rifle, 107 pieces of expended 7.62mm ammunition for Ak47 rifle, seven pieces of expended cartridges for pump action, 10 pieces of expended 7.62mm long for Lar rifle, one big hammer, three phones and a wallet containing identity cards and some ATM cards.”

He further revealed that “One out of the four demobilized miscreants, now late, Mr Onyebuchi Okoye “M” 34years, who led the attack on Aguata Divisional headquarters was arrested earlier on 4th November, 2021 with a revolver pistol and six 9mm ammunition by Police Operatives.

“He was charged to court for conspiracy to commit felony and unlawful possession of firearms under section 495 of the criminal code and on 21/01/2022 was granted bail by the Court.”

DSP Ikenga said the Commissioner of Police Anambra State, CP Echeng Echeng, in his reaction, has charged police operatives of the command to sustain and increase the tempo on the onslaught against crime in the State.

CP Echeng reiterated the unwavering commitment of the command towards weeding out unrepentant criminal elements, while enjoining law-abiding citizens of the state to remain vigilant and continue to support the Command in the fight against crimes.