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Police in Anambra State have killed a member of Armed secessionist group in Igbo Ukwu-Ezinifite Uga in Aguata Local Government Area of the state.
Spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga in a statement said the gunman was demoralized in a gunfire, saying others however escaped.
He said two AK 47 rifles, one pump action gun, two magazines loaded with live ammunition, 15 live cartridges, one black Pardo jeep with two different plate numbers, Two Police body Armored Vests, Three face caps, One black handbag and different types of criminal charms were recovered from the suspect.
He said, “On 29/9/2024 by 11:30 pm, the Police-led Security Force while on patrol within Aguata LGA, got information of suspected armed men sighted in a black-coloured Pardo Jeep along Igbo Ukwu/ Ezinifite Uga axis.
“Ohe Operatives on an offensive approach to the scene engaged the armed men in a gun battle and demobilize one of the miscreants while others escaped.
“Also, the Security Forces recover Two AK 47 rifles, One pump action gun, two magazines loaded with live ammunition, Fifteen live cartridges, One black Pardo jeep with two different plate numbers, Two Police body Armored Vests, Three face caps, One black handbag and different types of criminal charms.
“Meanwhile, clearance operations are still ongoing, further details shall be communicated.”
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