By Ikemefuna Asika, Awka
Men of Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu of Anambra State Police Command on Monday foiled a planned robbery operation along Ebenebe-Achalla Road in Awka North LGA, Anambra State.
According to a statement by Police Spokesman, Tochukwu Ikenga, the Operatives while on Anti Kidnapping Patrol were alerted by a public spirited citizen who saw two gun men being conveyed on a motorcycle along the road in a suspicious manner.
The Operatives went in pursuit of the gang and encountered them where they had positioned to rob motorists.
On sighting the approaching Operatives they tried to engage them in a shootout but the battle-ready Operatives quickly overwhelmed them forcing them to abandon their weapons and fled into the bushy environ.
Operatives combed the Bush and recovered two AK-47 Rifles loaded with several rounds of 7.62mm ammunition and shells of expended rounds.
The Commissioner of Police, Aderemi Adeoye who commended the team for its gallantry, asked them to step up proactive operations in that part of the State until all criminal elements tormenting citizens are completely flushed out.
