Sporadic gunshots as suspected armed robbers attack bullion van
A bullion van was on Thursday attacked by gunmen suspected to be robbers in Ufuma, Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State.
A bullion van was on Thursday attacked by gunmen suspected to be robbers in Ufuma, Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State.
According to The DAILY POST, sources said the bullion van was conveying cash to an undisclosed location when the gunmen trailed it to the agrarian community of Ufuma, and opened fire on it and the security men accompanying it.
One of the sources said: “It happened at about 5pm today (Thursday), and there was heavy shooting in the area.
“All the residents of the community fled, while security operatives attached to the bullion van battled the armed robbers. The police was able to stop them from succeeding,” the source said.
While confirming the attack, the State Police command spokesperson, DSP Toochukwu Ikenga, said it happened at about 4pm, but the armed men were eventually repelled.
He said: “Operatives attached to the bullion van gallantly repelled the attack. The incident happen at about 4pm in Umunebo junction, Ufuma.
“The Commissioner of police CP Echeng Echeng has since ordered immediate manhunt on the attackers. The operational vehicles belonging to the armed robbers have been recovered.”
He said a Lexus jeep and a highlander jeep belonging to the robbers have been recovered. Other items recovered are: one empty magazine, defaced bullet proof vest, charms and some incriminating items.
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