- Two police officers were shot dead by gunmen along the Amansea–Ufuma Road in Orumba South local government area of Anambra
- In response, the state commissioner of police, Ikioye Orutugu, declared ‘Operation Fish Them Out’ during an emergency meeting
- A tricycle rider who witnessed the attack abandoned his vehicle and later discovered the two lifeless bodies lying beside their patrol van
The Anambra state police command has initiated a full-scale search for the attackers responsible for the fatal shooting of two policemen.
The incident occurred along the Amansea–Ufuma Road in Orumba South local government area on the night of Sunday, May 31, 2026.
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As reported by Punch, the state commissioner of police, Ikioye Orutugu, gave the directive during an emergency security meeting on Monday, June 1, 2026, at the command headquarters in Awka, the state capital.
He gathered senior officers and operational heads to discuss the urgency of the situation.
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Insecurity: Police convoys becoming targets?
Authorities learned that the policemen were ambushed while returning from an assignment during a convoy operation.
The convoy also included Ben Nwankwo, Chief of Staff to Governor Chukwuma Soludo. He had attended an official function on behalf of the governor and was heading back to Awka when the attack happened.
The Chief of Staff escaped unhurt. However, several civilians in the entourage sustained injuries during the gun duel that lasted many minutes.
A tricycle rider who witnessed the event said he heard sudden gunshots and abandoned his vehicle. He later returned to find the two officers lying lifeless on the road.
A video circulating online shows the fallen policemen beside their patrol van in a pool of blood. A voice in the clip called on authorities to intervene.
Orutugu, who also confirmed the incident, said the command has been working on the matter since Sunday night, May 31, 2026, and has intensified efforts to track down the perpetrators.
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Anambra attack: Commissioner declares ‘Operation Fish Them Out’
The police chief demanded immediate action and justice for the slain officers. He declared a special operation code-named ‘Operation Fish Them Out’ and vowed that criminals would not continue to exploit the night to unleash violence in the state.
He also urged the public to remain vigilant. Some criminal elements now pose as security personnel at checkpoints while wearing police and military uniforms.
The CP described the Amansea–Ufuma Road as a lonely stretch that has recently become a den of criminal activities.
He advised commuters to exercise caution but reassured residents that the command remains battle-ready to guarantee safety across Anambra State.
Protesters storm Anambra governor’s office
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that residents of Achalla community in Awka North local government area of Anambra state protested what they called incessant cases of insecurity in their community.
About two thousand residents stormed Anambra government house, also known as ‘Light House’ on Thursday, February 5, where they registered their plights to the state governor.
The protesters carried banners and placards with different inscriptions depicting their anxieties and frustrations.
Proofreading by James Ojo, copy editor at Legit.ng.
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