Two policemen are feared dead after suspected hoodlums attacked the convoy of Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s Chief of Staff, Dr. Ben Nwankwo, along the Amansea–Ufuma Road.

Dr. Nwankwo escaped unhurt during the attack, which reportedly occurred on Sunday night.

Following the incident, the Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu, issued a 48-hour ultimatum to police formations and operational units across the state to apprehend those responsible.

The directive was given during an emergency security meeting at the State Police Command Headquarters, where senior officers and heads of tactical units were briefed on the situation.

Orutugu described the attack as a direct challenge to the authority of the state and vowed that the perpetrators would be brought to justice.

“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. The people of Anambra State must know that the police are fully in charge and ready to protect them,” he said.

The police commissioner warned that criminal elements would not be allowed to continue operating under the cover of darkness to perpetrate violent crimes.

“This kind of killing cannot happen under my watch. We must bring the perpetrators to justice and put an end to their activities,” he added.

Orutugu also raised concerns over intelligence reports indicating that some criminal gangs now disguise themselves in police and military uniforms to evade detection.

He urged residents and travellers to remain vigilant, particularly along the Amansea–Ufuma Road, which he described as increasingly vulnerable to criminal attacks.

“The Amansea–Ufuma Road is a particularly isolated route. Commuters and members of the public should exercise caution while using the road, as it has, in recent times, become a den of criminal elements,” he said.

The commissioner assured residents that intelligence-led operations were already underway and expressed confidence that those behind the attack would be arrested.