Anambra Police Contain Shooting Incidents in Oko and Ekwulobia, Neutralize Armed Hoodlum, Recover Weapons and Vehicles
Operatives of the Anambra Police-led Joint Security Force successfully repelled coordinated attacks by armed hoodlums in the early hours of Tuesday, July 9, 2025, in Oko and under the Ekwulobia flyover, Aguata Local Government Area.
The swift response by the security team led to the demobilization of one of the assailants and the recovery of an AK-47 rifle, one automatic pump-action shotgun, and four vehicles used by the attackers. The recovered vehicles include a red Toyota Camry (Registration No: ENU 58 SC), a custom-coloured GLK Mercedes Benz (without plate number), a gold-coloured Lexus 330 (Reg No: ENU 815 AP), and an ash-coloured Toyota Highlander (Reg No: GDD 517 RW).
According to the police, the gunmen opened fire indiscriminately at unsuspecting civilians under the Ekwulobia flyover. In the ensuing gun battle between the hoodlums and the Joint Security Force, two civilians were fatally shot. A brown Toyota Sienna van, reportedly belonging to the Anambra State Vigilante Group, was also set ablaze during the chaos. The deceased victims have been evacuated and deposited at a morgue.
In a separate but related incident, gunmen also targeted the Oko Divisional Police Headquarters. However, the attack was successfully repelled by gallant officers on duty. No casualties were reported in the attempted assault, and the suspects fled the scene as security forces intensified a manhunt across the area.
Reacting to the incidents, the Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Ikioye Orutugu, fwc, MNIPS, PhD, assured residents that adequate security measures have been deployed to restore peace and safeguard lives and property. He called on the public to remain calm and continue supporting the efforts of security agencies.
The Anambra State Police Command stated that investigations are ongoing and further developments will be communicated as they unfold.
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