Anambra Police operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) Awkuzu have arrested two suspects over an attack on the Police and Military personnel that led to the burning of an Army operational vehicles in Enugwu-Agu Village, Oba Ofemili, Awka North Local Government Area.
Disclosing this in a statement, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said “The operatives in a diligent follow-up of investigation over an attack on Police and Military Operatives that recorded the burning of an Army Operational vehicle in Enugwu-Agu Village Oba Ofemili, Awka North LGA, at about 9.45am on 2nd of May 2025 arrested two suspects positively identified in the disturbing incident.
“The two suspects: Uche Egwu ‘M’ 35 years, and Jindo Onyeka ‘M’ 32 years respectively, confessed their involvement and provided useful information on other persons involved in the act.
“The disturbing incident occurred on 13th April 2025 where some armed individuals unprovokedly attacked the Security Operatives and some Stakeholders of the community.
“Commissioner of Police CP Ikioye Orutugu fwc MNIPS PhD while commending the act of gallantry and professionalism of the Security Operatives in managing the situation as no loss of life was recorded, described the situation as a grave and deliberate act to test the will of the security agencies and as an attack on the soul of a Nation.
He charged the Operatives to expand the scope of their investigation for the possible arrest of other fleeing suspects. He further emphasised the need for collective action to protect those who safeguard the nation.”
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