Following the improved Operational and strategic positioning of both human and functional equipment of the command by the Commissioner of Police Mr Echeng Echeng the joint security forces comprising the Police and Military had dispersed illegal sit-at-home enforcers from the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra and Eastern Security Network in Nkwo Market, Ihiala.
The Outlawed group members armed with guns and other dangerous weapons came out in their numbers on a motorbike and started shooting sporadically in an attempt to rob a bank and to disrupt commercial activities and vehicular movement.
The joint operatives responded swiftly which made the armed men to abandon their evil plan and took to their heels.
Unfortunately, due to the indiscriminate shootings by the armed group, a stray bullet hit the Chief Security Officer of the bank on the leg and he was taken to the hospital where he is currently receiving treatment.
No life was lost in the incident.
A release signed by the Police Public Relations Officer in Anambra State Mr Tochukwu Ikenga said that calm has returned to the area as Police with other security forces have intensified patrols, and improved security dominance and surveillance in the State.
According to the release in an event of any request for security service, members of the public are advised to call the Command Control Room on 07039194332 or the Police Public Relations Officer on 08039334002.
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