December 6, 2024

Gunmen have attacked a police checkpoint at Ajali, Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State.

The Police spokesperson of the Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed this in a statement on Friday.

According to Ikenga, two security operatives sustained gunshot injuries in a gun duel and were receiving medical 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,” he said.

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

A Sienna vehicle was also burnt after gunmen attacked police checkpoint at Ajali, Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State.
According to the statement, 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 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”

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