By Pedro Ayobami
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A devastating attack on members of the Anambra State Vigilantes of Umuchu extraction has left one person injured and a van burnt. The attack, which occurred on Sunday along Amesi/Uga Road, was carried out by unidentified gunmen. According to the State Police Public Relations Officer, Tochukwu Ikenga, the vigilantes were attacked, resulting in the injury of one person.
The Joint Security Forces swiftly responded to the attack, rushing the victim to the hospital, where he is currently receiving treatment. The security forces also activated intelligence-information-led patrols in the area to prevent the criminals from causing further havoc and to possibly effect an arrest.
Unfortunately, during the gun duel, bullets hit the fuel tank of the Toyota Frontier van belonging to the Anambra State Vigilantes Group (AVG), causing the van to be razed. The police have begun an investigation into the incident to identify the perpetrators and bring them to justice.
In a related incident, police operatives of the Okpoko Divisional Headquarters of the Anambra State Police Command prevented hoodlums from taking advantage of a fire outbreak at Chukwunonso Street along Obodoukwu Road, Okpoko. The police operatives cordoned off the scene of the incident to prevent hoodlums from looting properties and goods of individuals.
The swift response of the Fire Service Operatives brought the situation under control. The Command has, however, begun an investigation into the cause of the fire incident to avert future occurrences.
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