Police foils attempted abduction of foreigner in Anambra

Police operatives in Anambra on Sunday foiled an attempted abduction of a foreigner by gunmen in Orumba South Local Government Area of the state.

The spokesman for the state police command, Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Awka.

He said the operatives engaged the hoodlums in a gun duel that lasted several minutes.

The spokesman added that two police injured in the encounter and are currently receiving treatment in an unnamed hospital in the state.

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Ikenga said: “In the morning of 6/10/2024, police operatives foiled the abduction of a foreigner by suspected armed secessionist members in Ogbunka village.

“The operatives courageously engaged the hoodlums in a gun battle and rescued the VIP. Unfortunately, during the gun duel, two police officers were injured by gunfire. They are in a stable condition and are currently receiving treatment in hospital.

“Meanwhile, operations are ongoing in the area to apprehend the armed men.”

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