Youths Kill Policeman In Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the death of a policeman in a fracas between some youths of Umuenze , in the Orumba South Local Government Area , and the police in the area.

In a statement by the state Commissioner of Police , Mr . Garba Umar, the command described the incident as unfortunate.

While assuring law – abiding residents of police protection , it vowed that the command would not fold its arms and allow miscreants to violate the law with impunity.

The statement read in part, “ On March 2 , 2018 , police officers from Zone 9 , Umuahia , were on investigation activities over a petition addressed to the Assistant Inspector -General of Police , Zone 9 , on a matter bordering on conduct likely to cause a breach of the peace over land.

“ However , when the team got to Umuenze , the youths attacked them with weapons, and the policemen sustained severe injuries which resulted in the death of a policeman.

“ The area was reinforced by a police team to calm the situation, but the youths were still violent and some of them were arrested . No individual is above the law . We are out to protect the lives and property of citizens and ensure that there is no breakdown of law and order.

“ The suspects arrested will be charged to court to face the law in order to serve as a deterrent to others. ”