Anambra Police Take Down Robbery Gangs, Fatally Shoot Two In Successful Operation

He added that the Commissioner of Police in Anambra, Aderemi Adeoye, who praised the personnel for their vigilance, had directed the State Criminal Investigation Department to take over the case for thorough investigation.

He pointed out that the CP also ordered the immediate release of two elderly passengers who boarded the bus at a different location.

“The Command wishes to assure the good people of Anambra State that it will always live up to its responsibility in safeguarding lives and property of all law-abiding citizens in the state,” he added.

Similarly, the state police command said it also foiled an armed robbery operation in Ubiahuikwem, Ihiala LGA and neutralised one of the hoodlums.

The state police spokesman, Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, adding that the police special crack squad deployed in Ihiala by CP Adeoye carried out the exercise on the suspected robbers.

He said one automatic pump action gun and two motorcycles were recovered from the hoodlums.

The statement read, “Police Special Crack Squad deployed to Ihiala by Anambra State Commissioner of Police weeks before Christmas has foiled an armed robbery operation and neutralised one of the hoodlums.

“The crack squad which works with the local vigilante had restored calm in the ancient city making it possible for Ihiala sons and daughters who trooped in from the Diaspora and elsewhere to enjoy the festive season.

“The encounter with the gunmen occurred in the night of  January 12, 2024 as they attempted to rob a middle-aged man of his vehicle at Ubiahuikwem, Ihiala.

“On sighting the squad, the gunmen who operated on two motorcycles opened fire on the police. The operatives professionally engaged them to avoid hitting the would-be victim of the armed robbery who then zoomed off from the scene.

“One automatic pump action gun and two motorcycles were recovered from the hoodlums.”

Ikenga added that the Commissioner of Police charged the police squad not to relent in flushing out all criminal elements out of Ihiala and neighbouring communities like Isseke, Lilu, Orsumoghu and Azia.

“The CP promised continuous logistic support to the squad to ensure it fulfils its mandate,” he added.