The police spokesperson in Anambra State, Tochukwu Ikenga, called on private and public hospitals to report any patient with bullet wounds.
A source said about 15 armed men attacked the camp of the vigilantes in the early hours of Monday and opened fire on them, but were quickly repelled by security agents.
“Two of the gunmen were gunned down during a hot exchange of fire and two AK-47 riffles were recovered, while many fled the scene. “Many of the gunmen who fled as they could not withstand the superior firepower of the security operatives, sustained various degrees of injuries and bullet wounds,” the source said.Confirming the incident, the police spokesperson in the state, Tochukwu Ikenga, called on private and public hospitals to report any patient with bullet wounds.Mr Ikenga said a joint security team was mopping the area to arrest the fleeing gunmen, adding that no life was lost on the part of the vigilance operatives.
Governor Charles Soludo said in a statement by his Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, that the government would remain committed to saving and securing Anambra. He added that the security forces would continue to safeguard the lives and properties of travellers and residents of the state.
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