March 29, 2024

Some yet-to-be-identified gunmen were killed by the troops of the Nigerian Army on Saturday morning during a fierce gun battle at Afor-Uzo Junction, Isuofia community of Anambra State.

It was gathered that the said gunmen who were in a Toyota Avenza car had launched an attack at the troops manning a checkpoint in the area.But the troops who were on alert returned fire, killing four of the hoodlums in the fierce exchange of gunshots .

The Information was written in a statement by Paul Nwosu, Anambra Commissioner for Commissioner for Information .

It read;“OUR GALANT SECURITY AGENTS NEUTRALIZE GUNMENA gang of gunmen struck the Nigerian Army checkpoint at Afor-Uzo Junction, Isuofia this morning. But unfortunately for the hoodlums they met their Waterloo in a fierce exchangeOur galant and alert security agents who gave them a hot chase immediately returned fire and neutralised 4 of the gang members a fierce exchange of shootings. Their Toyota Avenza with which they launched the deadly operation was recovered.The government of Anambra State wishes to reassure the people of their safety, especially during this yuletide season.”

Marvelous Ogidi

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