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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Police in Anambra State have gunned down a suspected secessionist operating in the Aguata area of the state.<\/p>\n

The spokesperson of the state police command, Superintendent Tochukwu Ikenga, stated that arms and ammunition were recovered from the slain suspect.<\/p>\n

He said operatives of the police command engaged a gang operating in a black Prado Jeep along the Igbo Ukwu\/Ezinifite\/Uga road. While one of the suspects was killed, the others managed to escape.<\/p>\n

In a press release made available to journalists on Monday afternoon, Ikenga said the incident occurred on Sunday at midday.<\/p>\n

He explained: \u201cOn 29\/9\/2024 at 11:30 p.m., the Police-led Security Force, while on patrol within Aguata LGA, received information about suspected armed men sighted in a black Prado Jeep along the Igbo Ukwu\/Ezinifite\/Uga axis.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe operatives, in an offensive approach to the scene, engaged the armed men in a gun battle and neutralized one of the miscreants while the others escaped.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added that the Security Forces recovered two AK-47 rifles, one pump-action gun, two magazines loaded with live ammunition, 15 live cartridges, and a black Prado Jeep with two different plate numbers.<\/p>\n

Additionally, two police body-armored vests, three fez caps, one black handbag, and various charms were recovered during the operation.<\/p>\n

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