Gunmen, on Tuesday, shot dead a traffic warden in Ekwulobia in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State.
A resident of the community who gave his name as Chinweike told Standard Observers that the gunmen invaded the town with three vehicles.
The victim, an official of the Anambra Traffic Management Agency (ATMA), was reportedly controlling traffic at Ekwulobia junction when he was shot dead from the back.
It was gathered that the bullet when through his head and shattered his brain.
Police spokesperson, Ikenga Tochukwu told Standard Observers that the hoodlums shot sporadically in the area in an attempt to disarm a Mobile Police officer on patrol.
He, however, said the officer quickly returned the fire which made the gunmen flee the scene.
He: “The Anambra State Police Command today 08/02/2022 has embarked on a robust patrol around the state with the aim to apprehend suspected hoodlums sighted along Ekwulobia, Umunze road this morning.
“The Patrol has a comprehensive operational asset of the command which comprise Mobile Police Operatives, Counter terrorist unit, Special forces, conventional police officers and among others.
“Preliminary Information reveals along Umunze road that the hoodlums in an attempt to disarm a mobile Police officer on patrol started shooting sporadically.
“The Mobile Police Officer returned the fire immediately, engaged the hoodlums which made the gunmen flee the scene.
“Meanwhile, calm has returned in the area and further details shall be communicated please.”
