One suspect killed as Police foil attack in Anambra community

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By Madu Obi

One suspected armed robber was killed by the Anambra State Police operatives when they repelled an attack on Ezinifite Community in Nnewi South local government area on Monday.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP Tochukwu Ikenga said the attack was successfully repelled following a swift response and resistance from combined security team of the Police and Agunechamba Vigilante operatives in the area.

According to the PPRO, the joint security team engaged the assailants in a gunfire exchange, leading to the neutralization of one of the attackers, while the others escaped into a surrounding bush with suspected bullet injuries.

He said that the operatives also recovered one pump-action gun from the scene, as well as the body of the neutralized suspect.

Ikenga stated that the offensive and intelligence follow-up operations are currently ongoing in collaboration with Police tactical teams to track and apprehend the fleeing suspects.

Meanwhile, the state Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu has commended the vigilance and bravery of the local security architecture and assured residents that the command remains fully committed to securing all communities, especially as the November 8, 2025 governorship election approaches.