The Anambra State Police Command confirms an attempted armed attack on Ezinifite Community, Nnewi South Local Government Area today
Police in Anambra Police foiled attack in a swift response and resistance from combined security team of the Police and Agunechamba Vigilante Operatives in Ezinifite Community of Nnewi South local government area
The Joint Security Team engaged the assailants in a gunfire exchange, leading to the neutralization of one (1) of the attackers, while the others escaped into a surrounding bush with suspected bullet injuries in a statement by the Spokesperson of the Command Tochukwu IKENGA to thetentaclesnews.com
The operatives also recovered one pump-action gun from
the scene as well as the body of the neutralized suspect.
Where as offensive and intelligence follow-up operations are currently ongoing in collaboration with Police tactical teams to track and apprehend the fleeing suspects.
The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State, CP Ikioye Orutugo commended the vigilance and bravery tactical approaches of the local security architecture and assured residents that the Command remains fully committed to securing all communities, especially as the November 8, 2025 Governorship Election approaches.
