The Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer, Ikenga Tochukwu, has said that a random flagging of a vehicle has led to the recovery of two automatic pump action guns, 11 live cartridges, a bag containing a walkie-talkie and a cell phone.
The Police Public Relations Officer, a Deputy Superintendent of Police, disclosed this in a statement he issued on Wednesday.
According to Tochukwu, July 11, 2023 at about 8:30pm, the joint security operatives attached to Forward Operating Base while on patrol around Uga-Ezinifite Expressway in an attempt to stop two vehicles that drove suspiciously to beat security screening, a highlander jeep and a white Lexus 350 without plate number, was given a hot chase.
He said: “The Operatives engaged the deadly gang in a gun battle and they abandoned the two vehicles and took to their heels.
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“During a search conducted inside the vehicle, two automatic pump action guns, 11 live cartridges, and a bag containing one walkie-talkie, one cell phone, and other incriminating items were recovered.
“Further information shows evidence of blood stains on all the vehicles as they have escaped with bullet wounds.
“The Command also wants to use this opportunity to call on operators of public and private hospitals to admit but report anyone with a bullet wound or related injuries to the nearest Police Station.”
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