Police operatives of the Anambra command working in collaboration with the vigilantee have smashed deadly insurgency gangs in different locations in the state.
The command’s spokesperson, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga in a statement made available to newsmen, said the operatives, “while on patrol with the local vigilante in Awka-Etiti, Idemili South LGA, accosted the gang, which was on a yet-to-be unravelled mission while heavily armed.
“The joint security team chased the hoodlums until the vehicle they were in ran into a ditch. After a shootout, two members of the gang were arrested while Four AK-47 Rifles were recovered. Also recovered were one Toyota Highlander SUV with Reg. No. Lagos GGE 408 GZ.
“In a related development, another team of Police Officers also working with the local vigilante intercepted a Toyota Venza Car Reg. No.Lagos EKY 746 JB at Neni in Anaocha LGA.
“The driver of the car fled on sighting the joint team. After a thorough search, 34 live cartridges were recovered from the vehicle.
Ikenga added that “the Commissioner of Police, CP Aderemi Adeoye, who provided operational guidance to the Joint Team throughout both operation, praised all personnel involved for their discipline and operational effectiveness. He has also directed the Rapid Response Squad at Awkuzu to take over investigation of both cases that appear related.
“The Commissioner has vowed that Anambra State will be made too hot for any criminal gang to operate except they are ready to meet their waterloo.”
