Anambra State Joint Security Team Intercept Armed men sighted on Umuchu- Amesi-Uga Road and recovered one branded blue Hilux vehicle with Plate Number: GDD 440 TJ, a car suspected to have been snatched from an unsuspecting member of the public.
According to Police, during search conducted in the vehicle, coolers for food preservation were found.
It was gathered, that the armed men were trailed after Police operatives resisted an attack on a Police Checkpoint at Ajali, Orumba North Local Government Area.
The Police Public Relations Officer of the State, SP Ikenga Tochukwu, announced this in a statement made available to newsmen on Friday 6th of December, During the gun duel, one police personnel and one AVG Operative sustained gunshot injuries and are currently responding to treatment in a hospital. Unfortunately, the two operational vehicles belonging to the AVG were caught up in fire and razed down completely.
“The Joint operations are still ongoing in the area and further developments would be communicated.” he said.
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