February 08, (THEWILL) – A traffic warden has been reported killed at Ekwulobia in Aguata local government area of Anambra State, during a gun battle between the police and some hoodlums in the town.
According to an eyewitness, “The gunmen were travelling in two vehicles and they shot the man during an exchange of fire. They later left and similar gunshots were heard at Oko.”
The deceased, an official of the Anambra Traffic Management Agency (ATMA), was at the time of his death, controlling traffic at the Ekwulobia junction when he was shot from behind.
Spokesperson of the State Police Command, Ikenga Tochukwu, who confirmed the incident said the hoodlums shot sporadically in the area in an attempt to disarm a Mobile Police officer on patrol.
He said: “The Anambra State Police Command has embarked on a robust patrol around the state, with the aim to apprehend suspected hoodlums sighted along Ekwulobia – Umunze road.
“The Patrol has a comprehensive operational asset of the command, which comprises Mobile Police Operatives, Counter Terrorist Unit, Special Forces, Conventional Police Officers, among others.
“Preliminary information obtained along Umunze road, showed that the hoodlums in an attempt to disarm a mobile Police officer on patrol started shooting sporadically.
“The Mobile Police Officer returned the fire immediately, engaged the hoodlums, which made the gunmen flee the scene.
“Meanwhile, calm has returned in the area and further details shall be communicated.”
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