The Anambra State Police Command confirms an tried armed assault on Ezinifite Community, Nnewi South Local Government Area within the early hours of as we speak, twenty seventh October 2025. Fortunately, the assault was efficiently repelled following a swift response and resistance from mixed safety crew of the Police and Agunechamba Vigilante Operatives within the space.
The Joint Security Team engaged the assailants in a gunfire trade, resulting in the neutralization of 1 (1) of the attackers, whereas the others escaped right into a surrounding bush with suspected bullet accidents. The operatives additionally recovered one pump-action gun from
the scene in addition to the physique of the neutralized suspect.
Meanwhile, offensive and intelligence follow-up operations are presently ongoing in collaboration with Police tactical groups to trace and apprehend the fleeing suspects.
The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State, CP Ikioye Orutugu fwc minps PhD, recommended the vigilance and bravado of the native safety structure and warranted residents that the Command stays totally dedicated to securing all communities, particularly because the November 8, 2025 Governorship Election approaches.
SP Tochukwu Ikenga
Police Public Relations Officer
Anambra State Police Command, Awka
twenty seventh October 2025
