Police operatives kill hoodlum, rescue female kidnapped victim in Anambra

By Praise Chinecherem

Anambra state Police Command has killed a hoodlum in a gun duel in Amaokpala in Aguata Local government area of the state.

Spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga who disclosed this on Sunday said a 26 year old female kidnap victim was rescued by Operatives of the Police-led Joint Security Force from the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Aguata during night visibility patrol.

He said arms and other incriminating items were recovered during the operation that lasted for about forty minutes.

He said, “In the late hours of 12th July 2025, operatives of the Police-led Joint Security Force from the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Aguata, while on a night visibility patrol around Amaokpala, encountered a group of armed hoodlums and engaged them in a gun duel.

“During the operation, the operatives successfully rescued a 26 year old female kidnap victim, neutralized one of the armed criminals, and recovered the following items: one pump-action gun, 11 (eleven) live cartridges, one ash-coloured Toyota Camry Sedan with Reg. No: Lagos-EPE-208-FK, one Police belt.

“Others are one carton of Chelsea sachet alcoholic drink, One Zenith Bank ATM card, one axe, one small Tecno mobile phone, one packet of cigarettes, Assorted charms and cash sum of ₦2,700.

“The hoodlums allegedly opened fire upon sighting the patrol team. The operatives tactically returned fire, leading to a gun duel that lasted approximately forty (40) minutes.

“One suspect was fatally wounded and later confirmed dead at a nearby hospital, where the body was deposited in the morgue for preservation.

“Meanwhile, the rescued victim has since been debriefed and provided with necessary medical attention, ahead of a safe reunion with her family.

“The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State, Ikioye Orutugu commended the gallant efforts of the operatives and reaffirmed the Command’s unwavering commitment to making Anambra State inimical to all forms of criminal activity.”