February 19, (THEWILL) – A combined team of Military and operatives of the Anambra State Police Command, on Sunday, neutralised five gunmen during a failed attack on 33 Police Divisional Headquarters, in Nkwelle-Ezunaka, Oyi Local Government Area of the State.
The Spokesperson of the Command, Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the incident.
“The combined security team, made up of the police and the military, today 19/2/2023 by 5:58 am, neutralized a gang of five armed men, recovered two Ak47 rifles, one Toyota Sienna vehicle with Reg No Abuja ABC 848 EQ, charms and other incriminating items, in response to a distress call on an attack at 33 Police Divisional Headquarters, Nkwelle-Ezunaka, Oyi LGA.
“The notorious gang of five, armed with guns, IEDs, and petrol bombs, started shooting indiscriminately to gain entrance to the station but were engaged and resisted by gallant officers attached to the station.
“During the gun duel, unfortunately, one police operative attached to the station was fatally wounded and an office in the facility was partially affected by the petrol bomb the armed men threw inside the station.
“Also, one patrol vehicle parked in front of the station was set ablaze by the gunmen,” Ikenga said, adding that the situation was under control while investigations were ongoing.
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