The Anambra State police command has confirmed the ugly incident in Nnewi local government area of the state on 17th June, 2024 which led to the killing of three persons including a vigilante member.
A statement by the Spokesperson of Anambra State Police Command, Ikenga Tochukwu said the armed Men “operating in a red Highlander jeep, abducted a citizen in Nnewi by 1:30 pm yesterday 17/6/2024 and were trailed to Nnobi, where they engaged security operatives in a gun battle
“During the gun duel, one of the security Operatives was fatally hit by the bullet and due to the indiscriminate shootings by the hoodlums in an attempt to escape the scene, the bullet also fatally struck two innocent passersby in the area.
“The Police Response Team at the scene recovered the bodies of the victims and took them to the hospital but regrettably, three of the victims including a 22-year-old lady were confirmed dead by the doctors on duty while two others are currently receiving treatment.”
Ikenga, a Superintendent of Police said the Commissioner of Police CP Nnaghe Obono Itam has ordered an immediate manhunt operation of those responsible, while condemning the act in it’s totality.
“The Commissioner condemned the killing in the strongest possible terms and described the killers as cowards who have murdered sleep.
He condoles the families of the deceased and vows to get justice for the heroic act of the murdered Vigilantes Operative and unsuspecting members at the scene. He also call on members of the public especially the eyewitnesses to assist us with information on the ongoing onslaught Operation.”
