Gunmen suspected to be Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) militants have been shot dead in in Isuofia, Aguata Local Government Council of Anambra State.
Isuofia is the home town of Governor Charles Soludo.
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According to an eyewitness, the gunmen struck a Nigerian Army checkpoint at Afor-Uzo Junction in Isuofia in the early hours of Saturday, but they were overpowered.
The state commissioner for information Mr Paul Nwosu, while confirming the incident said, when gunmen struck, soldiers at the checkpoint, gave them a hot chase and in the process, four of the gang members were killed.
Nwosu said: “A gang of gunmen struck the Nigerian Army checkpoint at Afor-Uzo Junction, Isuofia, this morning. Unfortunately for the hoodlums, they met their Waterloo.
“Our gallant and alert security agents who gave them a hot chase immediately returned fire and neutralised four of the gang members in 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. If you see something; please say something to help our vigilant security agents protect you better.”
Anambra State Police command spokesman, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the situation is under control.
According to him, four of the criminal elements were neutralized and police/military patrols have been intensified in the area.
He said further details shall be communicated as the operation is still ongoing
