Abduction/Murder Within Nnewi, Nnobi Axis: Anambra CP Orders Manhunt On Assailants
Vows to get justice on the heroic act of the murdered Vigilante Operative and others
Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Nnaghe Itam, has ordered immediate manhunt operation on the armed men Operating in a red Highlander jeep, who abducted a citizen in Nnewi by 1:30 pm on Monday, 17/6/2024.
According to a release issued by the State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP Tochukwu Ikenga and made available to the Press, the hoodlums were trailed to Nnobi, where they engaged security operatives in gun battle.
The release added that during the gun duel, one of the security Operatives was fatally hit by bullet and due to the indiscriminate shootings by the hoodlums in a bid to escape the scene, stray bullets also fatally struck two innocent passersby.
It also disclosed that Police Responding Team at the scene took the victims to the hospital but regrettably, three of them, including a 22-year-old lady, were confirmed dead by doctors on duty, while two others are currently receiving treatment.
“The Police Commissioner condemned the killing in the strongest term and described the killers as cowards who have murdered sleep.
“He consoled the families of the deceased and vowed to get justice for the heroic act of the murdered Vigilantes Operative and unsuspecting members at the scene. He also called on members of the public especially the eyewitnesses to assist us with information on the ongoing onslaught Operation.
“Further development shall be communicated, please” the release concluded.
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