Gunmen have attacked a police checkpoint at Ajali, Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State, shooting two security operatives and setting two patrol vehicles ablaze, says Police Public Relations Officer for the Anambra State Command, Tochukwu Ikenga, in a statement on Friday.

Ikenga, a Superintendent of Police, said two security operatives sustained gunshot injuries in  the ensuing crossfire and have been receiving treatment.

He identified the victims as police personnel and a member of the Anambra State Vigilante Group.

“During the gun duel, one police personnel and one AVG Operative sustained gunshot injuries and are currently responding to treatment in a hospital.

“Unfortunately, the two operational vehicles belonging to the AVG were caught up in fire and razed down completely,” the statement said.

The statement confirmed that the gunmen were intercepted on Thursday on the Umuchu- Amesi-Uga Road.

Recovered from them was one branded blue Hilux vehicle, suspected to have been snatched from an unsuspecting member of the public

“During a search conducted in the vehicle, coolers for food preservation were found.  The Armed men were trailed after Police operatives resisted an attack on a Police Checkpoint at Ajali, Orumba North Local Government Area,” the police spokesman added.

He stated that joint operations are still ongoing in the area and further developments would be communicated.