Anambra State Police Command said it has killed two gunmen along Obosi Nkpor road, in Idemili North Local Government Area of the State.
Police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga, in a statement on Wednesday, said the hoodlums were killed during a gun battle.
He said one pump action, one locally fabricated pistol and a red Toyota Corolla with reg nos. AKD 303 DW were recovered from the hoodlums.
He said police operatives also rescued two suspects from mob action along Zik’s Avenue, Awka, adding that the suspects were caught with a locally made pistol, in an attempt to dispose a young lady of her cash, after withdrawing money from ATM.
According to Ikenga, the suspects were already beaten to stupor by angry mob before they were rescued, adding that one locally made pistol and one live cartridge were recovered from them.
He said, “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 flee the scene with the Toyota Hiace bus and a motorcycle.
“Meanwhile, Police have 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 11 pm 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 4:30 pm on 28/6/2022 rescued two suspects namely: one Okoye Stephen aged 19years and Chukwuemeka Nwudo aged 27years from mob action along Zik’s Avenue Awka.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Echeng Echeng while charging the Operatives to sustain the tempo on the fight against violent crimes in the State, reiterates the advocacy against mob action/jungle justice.
“He also encouraged the public to take suspects to police stations whenever they are apprehended, this will help
the Police to conduct proper investigations into the activities of the suspects and bring them to justice in accordance with extant laws.”
