Troops have killed 4 suspected gunmen at Isuofia in Aguata Local Government Council of Anambra State, home town of Governor Charles Soludo.
According to eyewitness, the incident happened when a gang of gunmen struck at a check point of the Nigerian Army around Afor-Uzo Junction in Isuofia at the early hours of yesterday.
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The state Commissioner for Information, Paul Nwosu, while confirming the incident, said when the gunmen struck the military check, “the gallant and alert security agents gave them a hot chase immediately and neutralised four of the gang members in a fierce exchange of shootings.”
He also said the security operative recovered a Toyota Avenza the killed suspects used in launching their operation.
Spokesman of Anambra State Police Command DSP Tochukwu Ikenga who confirmed the incident said the situation is under control.
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