The Anambra State Police Command has repelled an attack by gunmen operating near the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli, in Ihiala local government area of the state.
It was gathered that the gunmen had operated for two nights, creating fear among the residents and forcing many to relocate.
Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP Tochukwu Ikenga said the hoodlums shot repeatedly in Uli community, within the vicinity of the campus of the university.
Ikenga said: “The operatives are on the trail of the hoodlums. Consequently, more operatives, operational, and intelligence resources of the command have been further deployed to the area to reinforce the security of the university and its environs.
“However, no casualties were recorded, and order has been fully restored in the area.”
He reiterated the unwavering commitment of the Command to maintain law and order, as well as the security and safety of residents of the community and state in general.
