Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have killed three members of the criminal gang that attacked the convoy of Chief Chris Uba, a chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
Esele, as Uba is popularly called, was attacked on December 28, 2023, in Uga, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, resulting in the death two policemen from the Enugu State Command.
Aderemi Adeoye, the state’s Commissioner of Police, confirmed to newsmen that three of the hoodlums had been neutralised in a successful operation by his men.
He also disclosed that a 51-year-old kidnapped victim was rescued during the operation.
Furthermore, the police boss announced that an extensive manhunt to apprehend the remaining members of the criminal gang was ongoing.
According to him: “Since the attack at Uga, the gang has been under close surveillance. But what held the police back was to avoid unintended casualties, as this is the season of merrymaking.
“The police struck immediately, and the gang was isolated from the innocent public somewhere around Ogboji, in Orumba South Local Government.
“Three members of the gang were killed, and four improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were recovered and defused.
“In addition, two pump action guns and 16 live cartridges were recovered, as well as one Lexus Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV).
“A 51-year-old kidnap victim was rescued,” the CP started.
