Police launch search after deadly attack on officers in Anambra
Two police officers were killed in an ambush along the Amansea–Ndiora–Ndiukwuenu–Awa–Ufuma Road in Anambra State. The Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu, has ordered an immediate manhunt for the attackers and urged the public to remain vigilant. The convoy of Chief Ben Nwankwo, Chief of Staff to Governor Chukwuma Soludo, was also involved in the incident, but he escaped unharmed. The police have intensified efforts to track down those responsible and are warning commuters to be cautious on the affected route.
What happened
- Two police officers were shot dead during a convoy operation on the Amansea–Ndiora–Ndiukwuenu–Awa–Ufuma Road.
- Chief Ben Nwankwo's convoy was involved, but he was not harmed; some civilians sustained injuries.
- Ikioye Orutugu declared 'Operation Fish Them Out' and called for immediate action to apprehend the killers.
- The police advised the public to be cautious of individuals posing as security personnel at checkpoints.
- The Amansea–Ufuma Road has become a hotspot for criminal activities, prompting extra warnings for motorists and commuters.
