Residents of Aguleri in the Anambra East Local Government Area of Anambra state were thrown into a state of panic on Saturday when hoodlums invaded the community and clashed with police. Aguleri is the community of the immediate former Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano. It was gathered that the hoodlums invaded the community at about 11 am on Saturday but were confronted by the police.
November 21, 2022Residents of Aguleri in the Anambra East Local Government Area of Anambra state were thrown into a state of panic on Saturday when hoodlums invaded the community and clashed with police.It was gathered that the hoodlums invaded the community at about 11 am on Saturday but were confronted by the police.
There was reportedly a fierce shootout that lasted for about an hour, however, SaharaReporters learnt that no life was lost during the clash. Sources said some policemen as well as some members of the armed gang were injured. But the spokesperson for the state police command, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, who confirmed the incident denied the claim that policemen were injured.“The situation has been brought under control, on the directive of the Commissioner of Police, Echeng Echeng.“The Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of operations led police operatives to the scene and prevented the youths from attacking the police station.
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