Anambra State Police command’s spokesperson, DSP Toochukwu Ikenga
JUST IN: Five feared killed, many injured as security forces exchange fire with gunmen in Anambra
Five people were feared killed and others injured following a gunfight between security officers and gunmen in Anambra on Tuesday.
The event occurred when the Anambra Joint Security Force (JSF) assaulted two gunmen’s camps in Aguluezechukwu, Aguata council area, and Ogboji, Orumba South council area.
During the raid by security personnel, some materials like locally built rocket launcher, charms, police uniforms, and others were recovered.
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Though Anambra police spokesman Ikenga Tochukwu did not disclose the casualty figures, The Nation gathered that four gunmen and a police operative died during the shootout.
The source said their area was like a war zone as bullets were flying with deafening noise, causing residents fear and apprehension.
Penultimate week, two police men were killed in Awgbu, Orumba North local government area while another police station was attacked by hoodlums.
A statement by the Police Command in Awka on Wednesday explained the hunt for the gunmen had been extended to Obofia Forest, Aguluezechukwu and Ogboji areas.
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