The police mentioned the gunmen have been suspected to be members of the Indigenous Folks of Biafra (IPOB), who have been allegedly seen alongside Umunze highway within the Orumba South Native Authorities Space of the state.

The Command’s spokesman, DSP Ikenga Tochukwu, who confirmed the killing of the gunmen in an announcement issued in Awka, the state capital, alleged that the victims have been obstructing the motion of highway customers going for his or her companies.

He mentioned, “The Anambra State Command operatives on crime prevention patrol within the early hours of at this time, 16/5/2022 alongside Umunze, highway, Orumba South LGA, interact arms-bearing gunmen allegedly imposing sit-at-home in Anambra State.

“The operatives neutralised two of the miscreants and recovered a white Toyota Hiace Bus with no registration quantity. Additional particulars present that these miscreants have been obstructing the motion of harmless highway customers going for his or her companies. The hoodlums forcefully collected their motorbikes and tricycles, chased away the passengers after which set the bikes or tricycles ablaze.

“In the meantime, the command operatives have intensified patrol throughout the state and the scenario is being monitored. Additional particulars shall be communicated please.”

Earlier at this time, the Ogidi District Workplace of the Enugu Electrical energy Distribution Plc and Idemili North Native Authorities Headquarters with a Justice of the Peace Courtroom have been razed by unidentified hoodlums.

Additionally a yet-to-be-identified policeman was reportedly killed on Sunday night in Eke Oko, Aguata LGA of the state.