By Daily Review Online
Suspected gunmen have attacked the convoy of the Chief of Staff to Anambra State Governor, Dr. Ben Nwankwo, along the Amansea–Ufuma Road, leaving two police officers feared dead.
The attack, which occurred on Sunday night, targeted the convoy carrying the governor’s aide. Dr. Nwankwo, however, escaped unhurt.
Following the incident, the Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu, directed all police formations and operational units in the state to track down the attackers within 48 hours.
The order was issued during an emergency security meeting held at the State Police Command Headquarters, where senior officers and tactical unit commanders reviewed the circumstances surrounding the attack and mapped out strategies for apprehending the perpetrators.
Describing the incident as a direct challenge to the authority of the state, Orutugu vowed that those responsible would be brought to justice.
“I want you to fish out the attackers and the killers of our officers. I demand immediate action to apprehend those responsible for this heinous act. I want results. The people of Anambra State must know that the police are fully in charge and ready to protect them,” the commissioner said.
He warned that criminal elements would no longer be allowed to exploit the cover of darkness to carry out violent attacks across the state.
“This kind of killing cannot happen under my watch. We must bring the perpetrators to justice and put an end to their activities,” he added.
The police commissioner also raised concerns over intelligence reports indicating that some criminal groups now disguise themselves in police and military uniforms to evade arrest and deceive members of the public.
He urged residents to remain vigilant and security-conscious, particularly while travelling on vulnerable routes.
Orutugu specifically identified the Amansea–Ufuma Road as a high-risk corridor that has recently witnessed a rise in criminal ambushes.
“The Amansea–Ufuma Road is a particularly isolated route. Commuters and members of the public should exercise caution while using the road, as it has, in recent times, become a den of criminal elements,” he said.
The commissioner assured residents that the command had already launched intelligence-driven operations to restore security and ensure the safety of lives and property across the state.
He expressed confidence that the perpetrators of the attack would be identified and arrested within the 48-hour deadline.