Encounter with Armed Hoodlums: Abia State Police Command deploys security personnel to strategic locations.
The Nigeria Police Force, Abia State Command has assured Abians and residents particularly those living in Aba and environ, that it has deployed security personnel to strategic locations to ensure the safety and protection of lives and property.
The release was signed by ASP Maureen Chioma Chinaka, LLB, ANIPR Police Public Relations Officer on behalf of CP Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, following the most recent encounter between a joint convoy patrol team comprising police operatives, Nigerian Army personnel, and members of Operation Crush and suspected armed men, in Aba, where the fleeing suspects sustained some degree of injuries.
The release enjoined members of the public to report any suspicious activities or individuals with bullet wounds to the nearest police station, as their cooperation is crucial in maintaining law and order in the state.
The release partly read, “Today, 29th July 2024, at about 0930hrs, a joint convoy patrol team comprising police operatives, Nigerian Army personnel, and members of Operation Crush, while on patrol in Aba, Abia State, sighted vehicles suspected to be carrying armed men, moving towards Port Harcourt Express Road.
“The patrol team pursued and intercepted them around Umuode Village which led to an exchange of gunfire. The hoodlums were overpowered, and they abandoned their vehicles and took to flight, with gunshot injuries.
“A Sienna vehicle with bloodstains was recovered at the location. Subsequently, an abandoned Toyota Highlander SUV with the corpse of an unidentified suspect was recovered at Adanegbuazu along Mbamaonyeukwu Hotel Road in Umuode, Aba. The corpse has been deposited at a mortuary, and investigation is ongoing”
The Commissioner of Police assured the public that efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects, while urging the citizens to remain calm and continue their lawful activities.
