A vigilante operative was rescued on Sunday night after some yet-to-be-identified gunmen attacked men of the Anambra State Vigilante Service along the Amesi-Uga Road in Aguata Local Government Area of the state. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, left one of the vigilante group members injured and their operational vehicle set ablaze ¹.
The Anambra State Police Spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the incident in a press statement on Monday. Ikenga said the police responded swiftly to the attack and rescued one of the vigilante group members. The injured victim was immediately rushed to the hospital, where he is currently receiving treatment.
According to Ikenga, the police operatives cordoned off the scene of the incident to prevent the gunmen from taking undue advantage of the situation to loot properties and goods of individuals. The police also activated intelligent-information-led patrols in the area aimed at denying the criminals space to cause havoc and possibly arrest them.
Ikenga stated that during the gun duel, bullets hit the fuel tank of the Toyota Frontier Van belonging to the Anambra State Vigilante Group (AVG), resulting in the van being razed down. The swift response of the police and other security agencies helped to prevent further damage and loss of life.
The attack on the vigilante operatives is the latest in a series of incidents in the state. The police and other security agencies have been working to ensure the safety and security of residents and commuters in the state.
The Anambra State Government has been working to support the vigilante groups in the state, providing them with training and equipment to help them carry out their duties effectively.
The police have urged residents to remain calm and to go about their normal activities, assuring them that everything is being done to ensure their safety and security.
In conclusion, the attack on the Anambra State Vigilante Service operatives is a disturbing incident that highlights the need for continued vigilance and cooperation between security agencies and residents to ensure the safety and security of the state.
