Troops of the Nigerian Army yesterday killed four hoodlums in a gun duel at a military check-point in Afor-Uzor, Isuofia.
LEADERSHIP gathered that the hoodlums attacked the soldiers at their military check-point and killed two of them and attempted to escape, but the other soldiers chased them and eliminated four on the spot.
Although, the spokesman of the Anambra state police command, DSP Ikenga Tochukwu could not be reached for reaction at the time of filing this report, the commissioner for information, Chief Paul Nwosu, confirmed the incident.
Nwosu stated; “A gang of gunmen struck the Nigerian Army checkpoint at Afor-Uzo Junction, Isuofia this morning.
“But they met their Waterloo. Our gallant and alert security agents who gave them a hot chase immediately returned fire and neutralised four of the gang members in a fierce exchange. Their Toyota Avenza with which they launched the deadly operation was seized.
“The government of Anambra State wishes to reassure the people of their safety, especially during this yuletide season.”
He advised residents of the state to be vigilant at all times, and give information about criminalities around them, saying, “If you see something; please say something to help our vigilant security agents protect you”.
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