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Anambra State Police Command has confirmed death of nine persons in Monday’s gunmen attack in two communities of Ukpo and Abatete communities of the state.
Police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga in a statement said Commissioner of Police CP Nnaghe Obono Itam vowed to fish out the perpetrators.
He said, “The Commissioner of Police CP Nnaghe Obono Itam states today 18/11/2024 that the Command shall fish out the criminals that murdered four vigilante operatives and left two others seriously injured in the State.
“The Armed men today 18/11/2024, unprovoked by 8:45 am operating in unregistered Lexus 330 SUV and Honda FJ Cruiser SUV at Ekeagu Abatete, murdered three members of the Vigilantes and injured another unsuspecting member of the public.
“Also at Ukpo junction, Dunkunofia LGA while escaping a hot chase by the Police Responding Team, shot and killed another member of the vigilante, injured another and set two vehicles ablaze.
“Meanwhile, the bodies of the deceased has been recovered and the injured are currently receiving treatment in the hospital.
“The CP condoles with the family, friends and Community of the deceased and states that the Police shall leave no stone unturned until those behind the barbaric act are arrested and justice served.”