By Praise Chinecherem
Police in Anambra have foiled abduction plan of a foreign national by suspected armed secessionist members in Ogbunka Town in Orumba South Local Government Area of the state.
Spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga in a statement said the foreigner was rescued during a gun duel.
He however said two Police Operatives were hit by bullet, but escaped with the foreigner.
He said, “Police Operatives in the morning of 6/10/2024 resisted the abduction/kidnapping plan of a foreigner by suspected armed secessionist members in Ogbunka village.
“The Operatives courageously engaged the hoodlums in a gun battle and saved the VIP. Unfortunately, during the gun duel, two Police Operatives who were hit by bullet escaped with the foreigner. They are stable and are currently receiving treatment in a hospital.
“Meanwhile, Operations are ongoing in the area for the possible arrest of the Armed men.
“Also, Police operatives attached to Nimo Police Station responded to a distress call on 6/10/2024 by 8:25 pm of a suspected cult clash at Umuka, Nawfia.
“The Operatives upon arriving at the scene, found four lifeless bodies of young men in a pool of blood with suspected multiple gunshot injuries lying on the road.
“The victims were confirmed dead by a doctor on duty and have been deposited to the morgue.
“They were later identified as one Ebuka Nwaonkwube Ekenta of Mmimi village Nawfia, Nnatuanya Junior A.K: A Starboy of Mmimi village Nawfia, Aniemena A.K.A Osama of Umuariam Village and one Ahmed Auwal.
“Information from eyewitnesses and some villagers reveal that the victims are known for their nefarious activities and are always in rivalry with another cult group in the area.
“Furthermore, Joint patrol with Operatives of the Special Anit Cultism Squad (SPACS) has been intensified in the area.”
