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The Anambra police command says its operatives have foiled a robbery attempt along the Ebenebe-Achalla road, Awka north LGA of the state.

In a statement on Tuesday, Tochukwu Ikenga, the command’s spokesperson, said the operatives were on anti-kidnapping patrol when they received a tip-off from a resident who saw two gunmen on a motorcycle along the road.

“Men of Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu of Anambra State Police Command on Monday, October 16, 2023, foiled a planned robbery operation along Ebenebe-Achalla Road in Awka North LGA of the state,” Ikenga said.

“The operatives, while on anti-kidnapping patrol, were tipped off by a public-spirited citizen who saw two gunmen being conveyed on a motorcycle along the road.

“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 environs.”

He said the operatives recovered two AK-47 rifles loaded with several rounds of 7.62mm ammunition and shells of expended rounds.

He added that Aderemi Adeoye, the commissioner of police, commended the team for its gallantry.

Adeoye asked the operatives to step up proactive operations in that part of the state until all criminal elements tormenting citizens are completely flushed out.