Police Intercept Armed Hoodlums in Obosi

Anambra State Police Command in its quest to rid the state of criminal elements and other social vices has intercepted hoodlums in obosi.

According to a press release issued by DSP Ikenga Tochukwu on 21st July, 2023, "Police Personnel in Obosi while on patrol on 20/7/2023 at about 1130 Hours intercepted a 3-man criminal gang riding in a tricycle around Littlewood Estate."

"The gang which engaged Police Operatives in a firefight bowed to superior firepower of the Operatives who arrested  two of them with gunshot wounds."

He further disclosed that " Two Berreta Pistols and two rounds of ammunition were recovered from the hoodlums.  The third suspect managed to escape."

"The arrested suspects are Amaechi Precious ‘M’ aged 25 years from Obosi and Almazer Avalumo ‘M’ aged 25 years from Adikpo in Benue State."

Meanwhile the Commissioner of Police, CP Aderemi Adeoye also charged Police Officers  to sustain the fight against criminal elements wherever they may be lurking. 

In a bid to sustain the catch phrase  "if you see something,  say something " Members of the public are encouraged to call the Command Control Room number *07039194332* or *112* for any security-related information they may wish to pass to the Police, he added.