ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Police Command in Anambra, have intercepted some unknown hoodlums who attacked a bullion van in Ufuma in the Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State, Recover charms.
It was gathered that the incident happened late on Thursday as the bullion van was conveying cash to an undisclosed location.
The assailants were said to have trailed the bullion van and the security agents accompanying it to the rural community of Ufuma, and opened fire on the occupants.
“It happened on Thursday at about 5pm, and there was heavy shooting in the area. The residents of the community fled, while security agents attached to the bullion van battled the armed robbers. The police were able to stop them from succeeding,” an eyewitness told City Round.
Confirming the incident, the state police spokesperson, DSP Toochukwu Ikenga, Police Public Relations Officer of the Police Command in Anambra, said the event happened at about 4pm.
He however, disclosed that the armed men were eventually repelled.
According to Ikenga, a Lexus and a highlander belonging to the robbers were recovered.
Items recovered included one empty magazine, defaced bullet proof vest, charms and some incriminating items.
“Operatives attached to the bullion van gallantly repelled the attack. The incident happened at about 4pm in Umunebo junction, Ufuma.
“The Commissioner of Police, Echeng Echeng, has since ordered an immediate manhunt for the attackers. The operational vehicles belonging to the armed robbers have been recovered,” DSP Ikenga said.