Anambra Joint Security Team Intercepts Armed Men In Umuchu, Recovers Suspected Stolen Vehicle, Other Items
The Anambra State Joint Security Team, in the late hours of Thursday, 5th December 2024, intercepted armed men sighted on Umuchu- Amesi-Uga Road, Aguata LGA.
Items recovered from the suspects include 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.
The State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP Tochukwu ikenga who disclosed this to newsmen, revealed that during search conducted in the vehicle, coolers for food preservation were found.
He said the Armed men were trailed after Police operatives resisted an attack on a Police Checkpoint at Ajali, Orumba North LGA.
Ikenga added that during the gun duel, one police personnel and one AVG Operative sustained gunshot injuries and are currently responding to treatment in a hospital.
The PPRO, however, intimated that unfortunately, the two operational vehicles belonging to the AVG were caught up in flames and razed completely.
Ikenga assured that Joint operations are still ongoing, while further developments would be communicated.
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