Locally made explosive devices recovered from slain gunmen in Anambra State.

Two gunmen were killed by police operatives in Anambra State, South-east Nigeria, on Monday.

The joint operation involved vigilante operatives and was conducted following tips from residents about the activities of suspected criminals. The incident took place at about 8:45 p.m. along Umusiome Nkpor in Idemili North Local Government Area of the state. The slain gunmen were among a gang of four hoodlums operating in an unregistered black Lexus SUV in the area, but two others escaped.

The police recovered two locally made explosive devices, one AK-47 rifle, nine live 7.62 ammunition, four AK-47 magazines and charms from the gunmen during the operation.

In a separate operation at about 4 p.m. on the same day, the police arrested four suspected vandals in Ogbunike, a community in Oyi Local Government Area of the state. The suspects were caught vandalizing a truck suspected to have been stolen in the area. They all confessed to the crime and are currently helping the police with information on other syndicate members.

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Source: Premium Times