Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, Anambra State Police Command, have foiled a planned robbery attack along Ebenebe-Achalla Road in Awka North Local Government Area of the state.
The State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, who disclosed this in a statement, said the unsuccessful robbery incident took place on Monday.
He said that the operatives while on Anti-kidnapping Patrol were tipped off by a public spirited citizen who saw two gunmen 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 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.
“Operatives combed the bush and recovered two AK-47 rifles loaded with several rounds of 7.62mm ammunition and shells of expended rounds.
“The State 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,” the statement said.
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