Anambra Police Operatives attached to Obosi division on Thursday, while on patrol duties, intercepted a 3-man criminal gang riding in a tricycle around Littlewood Estate.
The command’s spokesman, DSP Ikenga Tochukwu in a statement made available to journalists on Friday, said the gang engaged Police Operatives in a firefight but were subdued by the superior firepower of the Operatives and two of them were subsequently arrested with gunshot wounds.
“Two Berretta Pistols and two rounds of ammunition were recovered from the hoodlums, while the third suspect managed to escape.
“The arrested suspects are Amaechi Precious ‘M’ aged 25 years from Obosi and Almazer Avalumo ‘M’ aged 25 years from Adikpo in Benue State,” Ikenga said.
He further stated that “the Commissioner of Police CP Aderemi Adeoye has charged Police Officers to sustain the fight against criminal elements wherever they may be lurking.
“Members of the public are encouraged to call the Command Control Room number 07039194332 or 112 for any security-related information they may wish to pass to the Police.”
