The Anambra State Security Forces intercepted and neutralised a gang of four operating in an unregistered black Lexus SUV, recovering incriminating items along Usmusiome Nkpor, Idemili North Local Government Area of the state.
The police command made this known in a statement signed by the Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer, Ikenga Tochukwu, shared on Tuesday via its Facebook page.
Sharing pictures and videos of the operation, the police command said, “Following so much credible information to the Police Command from the residents of Anambra, there are so many joint operations ongoing with the security forces especially the vigilantes aimed at sustaining and enhancing safety in the State.
“These joint operations yielded a major positive development on 7/5/2023 by 8:45 pm, the operatives while on routine patrol along Umusiome Nkpor, Idemili North LGA intercepted a gang of four operating in an unregistered black Lexus SUV, recovered two locally made explosives, one Ak-47 rifle, nine live 7.62 ammunition, four Ak-47 magazines, Charms and other incriminating items.
“The operatives during the gun duel with the criminals demobilised two of the gang members, while two others escape.
“Efforts are already emplaced to arrest other fleeing gang members.”
Credit: Facebook | Anambra State Police Command
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