What would have been a deadly attack on Uli police station, Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra state by the dreaded unknown gunmen was resisted by officers on duty.
The attackers stormed the station on Friday in a black coloured Lexus 330 car but were repelled by the officers of the command which forced the invaders to run away.
Speaking to JOURNALIST101, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, Police Public Relations Officer in Anambra State, said the operational vehicles of the gunmen was recovered by their operatives following a hot pursuit.
In a terse statement forwarded to our correspondent, Ikenga said:
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Echeng Echeng has today 11/2/2022 assured the residence of Anambra that the command is firm and ready to enhance public safety and peace in the State.
“The CP made this remark today as he cheer the gallantry of the Command Operatives as they successfully repelled an attack at Uli Police Divisional Headquarters. The attackers abandon one of their operational vehicles Lexus 330 black colour and flee the scene due to the superior fire of the police operatives. The Station is in good condition and no personnel or arm was lost.
“Meanwhile the area has since been reinforced by the operatives of the command and operations is ongoing.
“Further details shall be communicated please.”
