By Charles Maduka
Security operatives in Anambra State have killed two armed hoodlums following an attack on a police checkpoint in Isuofia, Aguata Local Government Area.
The incident occurred on Thursday evening when the attackers, in large numbers, reportedly laid an ambush near the checkpoint before opening fire. A fierce gun battle ensued between them and the police.
According to a local community leader, the hoodlums had hidden in nearby bushes before launching the surprise attack. The shootout, which lasted several hours, caused panic among residents. One police officer was fatally injured, and a security vehicle was set ablaze during the clash.
The hoodlums later fled the scene, abandoning one of their operational vehicles.
Spokesman for the Anambra State Police Command, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the attack in a statement on Friday. He stated that the Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu, condemned the incident and described it as a test of the people’s resolve to support security agencies in ridding the state of criminal elements.
Ikenga explained that two of the attackers were neutralised during the exchange of fire. He added that security forces had since restored normalcy to the area, and additional operatives had been deployed.
He said one of the hoodlums’ vehicles, a Toyota Sienna, was recovered, while efforts to arrest the fleeing suspects were ongoing.
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