Operatives of Rapid Response Squad of Anambra State Police Command, on Monday 16th October, 2023 foiled an orchestrated robbery operation along Ebenebe- Achalla road in Awka North LGA of the state. The Spokeperson for the command, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga has said in a statement released to Journalists in the state capital Akwa yesterday.

Speaking further DSP Ikenga revealed 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.

“The Operatives went in pursuit of the gang and encountered them where they had positioned to rob mororists. 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”. Ikenga said in the document sighted by our correspondent reporter.

The Police operatives combed the Bush and recovered two AK-47 Rifles loaded with several rounds of 7.62mm ammunition and shells of expended rounds, the document read in part .

The Commissioner of Police, CP Aderemi Adeoye who commended the team for its gallantry has asked them to step up proactive operations in that part of the State until all criminal elements tormenting citizens in that part of the State are completely flushed out. DSP Ikenga has said in the released statement.