Two policemen were killed when suspected hoodlums attacked the convoy of Anambra State Governor's Chief of Staff, Dr. Ben Nwankwo, along the Amansea–Ufuma Road on Sunday night. Dr. Nwankwo escaped unhurt.
The Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu, convened an emergency security meeting at the State Police Command Headquarters immediately after the attack. Senior officers and heads of tactical units attended the briefing, where Orutugu issued a 48-hour ultimatum to all police formations and operational units across the state to track down and arrest those responsible.
Orutugu described the attack as a direct assault on the state's authority. "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," he told the officers. "The people of Anambra State must know that the police are fully in charge and ready to protect them."
The police commissioner warned that criminal elements would no longer operate under the cover of darkness. He vowed the perpetrators would face justice. "This kind of killing cannot happen under my watch. We must bring the perpetrators to justice and put an end to their activities," Orutugu said.
Intelligence reports suggest some attackers now disguise themselves in police and military uniforms to evade detection, Orutugu said. He urged the public to remain vigilant, particularly on vulnerable routes. The Amansea–Ufuma Road, an isolated stretch that has recently become a hotspot for criminal ambushes, requires particular caution from motorists and commuters, he warned.
Orutugu assured residents that the police command remains fully committed to restoring normalcy and ensuring the safety of lives and property. Intelligence-led operations had already begun, he said, and he expressed confidence that the perpetrators would be apprehended within the 48-hour window.
