A raid by the police-led Joint Task Force (JTF) in Anambra State has resulted in the death of one suspect after a lengthy gun battle at a suspected criminal hideout in Agulu-Ezechukwu. The operation revealed a range of stolen items, including an ash-coloured Toyota Sienna (Reg. No. EKY 03 FF), an unregistered white Mazda Hilux, a motorcycle, and various mechanical tools.
In addition, operatives recovered household goods such as pots, gallons, groceries, mattresses, and clothing, along with other items that may be linked to criminal activity.
SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the Police Public Relations Officer for the state, provided details in a statement issued on Friday from Awka. He explained that the operation was carried out by a coalition of the State Security Service, army, navy, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, and the Anambra Vigilance Group, commencing in the early hours of Thursday.
Ikenga stated, “The identified criminal camp was destroyed, and one armed hoodlum was neutralised during the raid in Agulu-Ezechukwu. The recovered items are suspected to be stolen or involved in criminal activities.”
The operation engaged in a seven-hour gun battle, with ongoing efforts to locate other suspects who managed to escape, as indicated by blood trails in the area.