One Killed, Seven Injured In Anambra …As Police Try To Rearrest Fleeing Criminals

The Anambra Police Command yesterday confirmed that one person died, while seven others sustained injuries when hoodlums tried to prevent its operatives from arresting fleeing criminals in Onitsha metropolis.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Haruna Mohammed, who confirmed the casualty figures, told the News Agency of Nigeria that the incident occurred at about 1pm at Obosi New Park, Onitsha.
“There was an intelligence report that some suspects who escaped from custody were seen at that place and the Police mobilised and went there to make arrests.
“They were, however, stopped by some hoodlums who attempted to disarm a policeman.
“The policeman tried to liberate himself from them, but they refused. So he had to use his firearm and, unfortunately, it hit one of them.
“The victim was rushed to a hospital but he was confirmed dead,” Mohammed said.
Our correspondent reports that the hoodlums, who became angry at the death of the man, went on the rampage, blocking the Onitsha-Owerri road.