One killed as security forces foil attack on Anambra community
The police-led Joint Security Force in Anambra on Monday foiled an armed attack on the Ezinifite community, Nnewi South LGA.
Spokesman for the police in Anambra, Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on Monday. Mr Ikenga said that during the combined operation by the police and the state vigilance group called ‘Agunechemba’, one suspect was neutralised as others escaped with bullet wounds.
He said that one pump-action gun, as well as the dead body of the suspect, was recovered from the scene.
“The Anambra state police command confirms an attempted armed attack on Ezinifite community, Nnewi LGA, in the early hours of Monday. Fortunately, the attack was successfully repelled following a swift response and resistance from the combined security team of the Police and Agunechamba Vigilance Operatives in the area.
“The Joint Security Force engaged the assailants in a gunfire exchange, leading to the death of one of the attackers, while the others escaped into a surrounding bush with bullet injuries,” he said.
He said that offensive and intelligence follow-up operations were currently ongoing in collaboration with the police tactical teams to track and apprehend the fleeing suspects.
Police commissioner Ikioye Orutugu commended the bravery of the local vigilance group.
Mr Orutugu assured residents that the command remained fully committed to securing all communities, especially as the November 8, 2025, governorship election approached in the state.
(NAN)
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