By Praise Chinecherem
Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command and vigilante Group have killed a notorious kidnapper operating along Nkwo Enugu Ukwu Road in Njikoka Local Government Area of the state.
Spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga said the suspect was neutralized by Joint Security Operatives comprising Police and Anambra Vigilantes.
He said one Ak47 rifle, two magazines and five rounds of live ammunition were recovered from the suspect.
He said, “Joint Security Operatives comprising of Police and Anambra Vigilantes on 22/11/024 by 10:30 am neutralised a member of an armed robbery gang operating along Nkwo Enugu Ukwu Road and recovered one Ak47 rifle, two magazines and five rounds of live ammunition.
“The Joint Security Forces responded swiftly and acted on credible information about the planned activities of the notorious gang in the area. The Operatives engaged the criminals and subdued them in a gun duel, while some of the gang members escaped with bullet wounds.
“The Operatives have further sustained security dominance in the area and activated an onslaught of operations against the fleeing gang members.
“To this end, the Command urges residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities in their area. You can call the Command Control Room at *07039194332 or the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) at *08039334002*.
“They can also download the ‘NPF Rescue Me App’, usable on Android and Apple iPhones, to make reports.”
