The AIG said the police would apply a stringent approach to fight insurgency, terrorism and other criminal activities within the zone.
PSC spokesman Ikechukwu Ani said this in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja.
Mr Echeng said the command would continue to do everything within its power to protect the vulnerable from all forms of inhuman acts their guardians subject to them.
According to him, the police had also neutralised some armed men in the area and recovered vehicles and lots of police and military uniforms.
The gunmen had opened fire on the joint police/military team at a checkpoint near Afo-Uzo junction in Isuofia Community.
“The suspect’s arrest followed an alarm raised by the old woman, which attracted the attention of passers-by and neighbours who rushed to the scene and caught the culprit.”
The police official said the Anambra command had gathered intelligence on some of the criminal arrowheads.
Governor Charles Soludo had on Thursday suspended Anambra’s revenue collection, following his swearing-in.
The commissioner said this against the backdrop of recent attacks witnessed during ceremonial activities in the state.
The suspect, who is a relative of the deceased, had disagreement with the victim which resulted in a fight.
