No fewer than six persons were feared killed in Governor Chukwuma Soludo‘s Isuofia community when gunmen engaged security operatives in a gun battle.
Among the deceased were two soldiers and four gunmen.
The incident took place in Aguata local government area of Anambra on Saturday morning.
Our correspondent gathered gunmen killed the two soldiers first before the security operatives went back to mobilize.
Anambra Police Public Relations Officer, Ikenga Tochukwu confirmed the incident.
He said: “The situation is under control, meanwhile four of the criminal elements were neutralised and police/military patrols have been intensified in the area.
“The joint task force also recovered some of their operational vehicles which include Venza jeep and others
“Further details shall be communicated please as operation is still ongoing.”
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