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Anambra: Army Kills Three Unknown Gunmen At Police Checkpoint

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Operatives of the Nigerian Army have confirmed the killing of three unknown gunmen at a police checkpoint in Anambra State.

A statement delivered to newsmen on Saturday by the Director Army Public Relations, Brig Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, revealed that the gallant troops of Sector 5 of Exercise Golden Dawn deployed to the South-East, countered the gunmen with superior firepower, forcing them to flee the scene.

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The assailants, according to the statement, were followed and the troops successfully neutralised them at the Police checkpoint along Okija-Onitsha expressway on 7 October.

The statement read: “Troops of Sector 5 of Exercise GOLDEN DAWN deployed in Anambra have neutralised three unknown gunmen who attacked a Nigerian Police checkpoint along Okija-Onitsha expressway on 7 October 2021.”

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Naija News understands that the gunmen had approached the checkpoint driving in 2 Vehicles (a Hilux and Hummer bus).

While some of them fled the gun duel with gunshot wounds, troops were able to recover one vehicle and 2 motorcycles, while conducting further exploitation of the general area for the fleeing terrorists.

Unfortunately, a policeman paid the supreme price, in the line of duty, for his country.

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The Chief of Army Staff commended the troops for the feat, while urging  them to sustain the momentum against all criminal elements operating in the region.

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