By Kamsi Anayo
Men of Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu of Anambra Police Command have foiled a planned robbery operation along Ebenebe-Achalla Road in Awka North LGA of the state.
The State Police Command Spokesman, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga made the disclosure in a statement on Tuesday.
He said the operatives on Monday while on Anti Kidnapping Patrol were tipped off by a public spirited citizen who saw two gun men being conveyed on a motorcycle along the road.
“The operatives went in pursuit of the gang and encountered them where they had positioned to rob motorists.
“On sighting the approaching operatives the robbers tried to engage them in a shootout, but the battle-ready operatives quickly overwhelmed them forcing them to abandon their weapons and fled into the bushy environ.
According to him, the operatives combed the bush and recovered two AK-47 Rifles loaded with several rounds of 7.62mm ammunition and shells of expended rounds.
Ikenga said that the Commissioner of Police, Aderemi Adeoye who commended the team for its gallantry has asked them to step up proactive operations in that part of the state until all criminal elements tormenting citizens in that part of the state are completely flushed out.
