Police Kill Three Gang Members In Anambra State

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Members of a gang that attacked and killed two police officers at Uga Roundabout in Augusta LGA of Anambra State have been apprehended by the command.

On Monday the Anambra State Police Commissioner, CP Aderemi Adeoye disclosed that after the attack on the officers on Thursday three of the gang members were killed.

Adeoye said the gang members were killed during a raid on their camp in Ogboji, Orumba South Local Government Area, on Sunday night after a manhunt was launched on them based on intelligence gathering.

Adding to the attack on Thursday, the gang members also attacked the area on Saturday and kidnapped a 51-year-old woman but was rescued by security officers.

He said a Lexus Jeep and other items, including four Improvised Explosive Devices, two pump actions, and 16 live cartridges were recovered from the hoodlums.

Adeoye said in the quote, “The third body of the gang members has just been recovered by the police, bringing the total number of three insurgents that have so far been killed.

“The action was carried out on Sunday night based on intelligence gathering. We identified where the gang was coming from and their route and modus operandi and we launched a manhunt on them and we were trailing them until we got them at their camp at Ogboji in Orumba South Local Government Area, on Sunday.

“The police officers that paid the supreme price were from Enugu State and they were on a special mission. The manhunt for the assailants and every criminal element in the state would continue.

“We urge the citizens and holidaymakers to go on with their lawful activities without fear. We will soon make further development on the matter.”

[Punch/SA]