Hoodlums Attack Anambra Chief of Staff's Convoy, Kill Two Policemen

Hoodlums Attack Anambra Chief of Staff's Convoy, Kill

Two Policemen

The brutal attack on the convoy of Dr. Ben Nwankwo, Chief of Staff to Anambra State Governor, has left Nigerians in shock. Suspected hoodlums laid an ambush along the Amansea–Ufuma Road and opened fire on the convoy, killing two policemen in the process. Dr. Nwankwo escaped unhurt.

Anambra State Police Commissioner Ikioye Orutugu has given a 48-hour ultimatum to all police formations and operational units in the state to track down and arrest those responsible for the attack. The directive was issued during an emergency security meeting at the State Police Command Headquarters.

Orutugu described the attack as a direct assault on the authority of the state, vowing that it would not go unpunished. “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,” he said.

Orutugu also expressed concern over emerging criminal tactics, noting that intelligence reports suggest some attackers now disguise themselves in police and military uniforms to evade detection. He urged members of the public to remain vigilant, especially while traveling along vulnerable routes.

Dr. Ben Nwankwo is a well-known figure in Nigerian politics. He served as the Secretary to the State Government of Anambra State from 1999 to 2003 during the administration of Governor Chinwoke Mbadinuju. He has also served as the Chief of Staff to Governor Willie Obiano since 2014.

The Amansea–Ufuma Road has recently become a hotspot for criminal ambushes. Orutugu warned motorists and commuters to exercise caution while using the road, cautioning that it's a particularly isolated route.

Orutugu assured residents that the command remains fully committed to restoring normalcy and ensuring the safety of lives and property across the state. He added that intelligence-led operations had already commenced, expressing confidence that the perpetrators would be apprehended within the 48-hour window. Intelligence officers are now working around the clock to track down those responsible.

A 48-Hour Ultimatum Has Been Issued

The Anambra State Police Commissioner, Ikioye Orutugu, has given a 48-hour ultimatum to all police formations and operational units in the state to track down and arrest those responsible for the attack on the convoy of Dr. Ben Nwankwo. This directive was issued during an emergency security meeting at the State Police Command Headquarters.