Gunmen attack Anambra police station, abandon operational vehicle

 

Gunmen invaded the Uli Police Station and engaged the policemen on duty in a gun battle in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State late on Friday.

It was gathered that the police repelled the attacks and forced them to abandon one of their operational vehicles, a Lexus 330.

The hoodlums were said to have hurriedly fled the scene to avoid being arrested when they saw that they were being overpowered by the security operatives.

The state police spokesman, Tochukwu Ikenga, who confirmed the attack, hailed the gallant efforts of the officers on duty.

Ikenga said, “The Commissioner of Police Echeng Echeng, has today assured the residents of Anambra that the command is firm and ready to enhance public safety and peace in the state.

“The CP made this remark today as he cheered the gallantry of the Command operatives, as they successfully repelled an attack at Uli Police Divisional Headquarters.

“The attackers abandoned one of their operational vehicles, a Lexus 330 black colour and fled the scene, due to the superior firepower of the police operatives. The station is in good condition and no personnel or arms were lost.

“Meanwhile, the area has since been reinforced by the operatives of the command and operations are ongoing. Further details shall be communicated, please.”