Men of Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu of Anambra State Police Command has foiled a planned robbery operation along Ebenebe-Achalla Road in Awka North Local Government Area of the State.
A released signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Anambra state Police Command, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, stated that the Operatives while on Anti Kidnapping Patrol were tipped off by a public-spirited citizen who saw two-gun men being conveyed on a motorcycle along the road.
According to the release, the Operatives went in pursuit of the gang and encountered them where they had positioned to rob motorists.
On sighting the approaching Operatives, they tried to engage them in a shootout but the battle-ready Operatives quickly overwhelmed them forcing them to abandon their weapons and fled into the bushy environ.
It said that the operatives combed the Bush and recovered two AK-47 Rifles loaded with several rounds of 7.62mm ammunition and shells of expended rounds.
According to the release, the Commissioner of Police CP Aderemi Adeoye who commended the team for its gallantry asked them to step up proactive operations in that part of the State until all criminal elements tormenting citizens in that area are completely flushed out.
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