Anambra state police command has killed three of the armed gang that attacked the convoy of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP chieftain, Chris Uba.
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During the attack by the gunmen, two police personnel of Enugu State Command were killed at Uga, in Aguata Local government area of Anambra State, on 28th December, 2023.
During the gunmen attack, two police officers from the Enugu State Command lost their lives in Uga, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State.
Commissioner of police, Aderemi Adeoye who confirmed this in an interview with reporters, said a 51-year old kidnap victim was rescued during the operation.
He assured the public that intensive manhunt for the remnants of the gang was ongoing, reiterating that there would be no hiding place for criminals in the State.
He said: “Since the attack at Uga, the gang had been under close surveillance. But what held the police back was to avoid unintended casualties of the season’s merry makers.
“The police struck immediately the gang was isolated from the innocent public somewhere around Ogboji, in Orumba South local government area.
“Three members of the gang were killed, four improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were recovered and defused.
“In addition to that, two pump action guns and 16 live catridges were recovered as well as one Lexus SUV.
“A 51-year old kidnap victim was rescued.”
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