The Anambra State Joint Security Team has intercepted some armed men and recovered a suspected stolen vehicle.
The group made the interception on the 5th of December 2024, on Umuchu- Amesi-Uga Road and recovered one branded blue Hilux vehicle with Plate Number: GDD 440 TJ, a car suspected to have been snatched by from an unsuspecting member of the public.
The police spokesman in the State, Tochukwu Ikenga explained that during the search conducted in the vehicle, coolers for food preservation were found.
Ikenga added: “The armed men were trailed after Police operatives resisted an attack on a Police Checkpoint at Ajali, Orumba North Local Government Area.
“During the gun duel, one police personnel and one AVG Operative sustained gunshot injuries and are currently responding to treatment in a hospital.
“Unfortunately, the two operational vehicles belonging to the AVG were caught up in fire and razed down completely. Joint operations are still ongoing in the area and further developments will be communicated, please.”
