Police Nabs Robbery Gangs, Kill Two In Anambra

Similarly, the state police command said it also foiled an armed robbery operation in Ubiahuikwem, Ihiala LGA and neutralized one of the hoodlums.

The state police spokesman, Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, adding that the police special crack squad deployed in Ihiala by CP Adeoye carried out the exercise on the suspected robbers.

He said one automatic pump action gun and two motorcycles were recovered from the hoodlums. The statement read, “Police Special Crack Squad deployed to Ihiala by Anambra State Commissioner of Police weeks before Christmas has foiled an armed robbery operation and neutralized one of the hoodlums.

• “The crack squad which works with the local vigilante had restored calm in the ancient city making it possible for Ihiala sons and daughters who trooped in from the Diaspora and elsewhere to enjoy the festive season.
• “The encounter with the gunmen occurred on the night of January 12, 2024, as they attempted to rob a middle-aged man of his vehicle at Ubiahuikwem, Ihiala.
• “On sighting the squad, the gunmen who operated on two motorcycles opened fire on the police. The operatives professionally engaged them to avoid hitting the would-be victim of the armed robbery who then zoomed off from the scene.
• “One automatic pump action gun and two motorcycles were recovered from the hoodlums.”

Ikenga added that the Commissioner of Police charged the police squad not to relent in flushing all criminal elements out of Ihiala and neighbouring communities like Isseke, Lilu, Orsumoghu and Azia.

• “The CP promised continuous logistic support to the squad to ensure it fulfils its mandate,” he added.