One Gunman Killed, Others Flee After Gun Duel With Anambra Police

• Police operatives have successfully neutralized a gunman in Anambra State.

• The gunman, who was said to have been killed during a gun battle was in company of his gang members with the police

Operatives of the Anambra State Police command have successfully neutralized a suspected gunman in the state.

According to reports, the gun duel reportedly happened in Igbo Ukwu/ Ezinifite Uga area of Anambra State on Sunday at about 11:30 pm during a routine patrol of the area.

Confirming the incident, the police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga, in a statement released on Monday, September 30, said one of the suspects was unlucky, while the others fled.

He said,

“On 29/9/2024 by 11:30 pm, the police-led security force while on a patrol within Aguata LGA got information of suspected armed men sighted in a black-coloured Pardo Jeep along Igbo Ukwu/ Ezinifite Uga axis.

“The operatives on an offensive approach to the scene engaged the armed men in a gun battle and demobilised one of the miscreants while others escaped.”

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Also, the security forces recovered two AK 47 rifles, one pump action gun, two magazines loaded with live ammunition, 15 live cartridges, one black Prado jeep with two different plate numbers, two police body armoured vests, three face caps, one black handbag and different types of criminal charms.

“Meanwhile, clearance operations are still ongoing, further details shall be communicated,”