Anambra Joint Security Force Dismantles Gunmen Camps, Recovers Explosives
Chinwe Onuigbo, Awka
The Police-Led Joint Security Force in Anambra State has executed another successful operation, dismantling multiple camps and hideouts of gunmen across various regions of the state.
The operation resulted in the recovery of six Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), two Walkie Talkies, as well as groceries and food supplies from the insurgents’ camps.
The raid and consequent destruction of the camps and hideouts located at Ogbunka in Orumba South Local Government Area of the State, was in pursuance of a marching order by the State’s Commissioner of Police, CP Aderemi Adeoye, and came barely two days after armed hoodlums attacked some police stations in the State.
The targeted raid took place in Ogbunka, Orumba South Local Government Area, on Friday, March 29, 2024.
In a statement released by the Anambra State Police Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ikenga Tochukwu, it was highlighted that the operation uncovered scattered camps of insurgents in the Ogbunka forests.
Despite the criminals attempting to evade capture, the Joint Security Force effectively neutralized their presence and seized various incriminating items from the camps.
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“Six Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) already primed for attacks and two Walkie Talkies were recovered from the Camps.
“Also recovered were substantial food and groceries supply. All the camps were subsequently destroyed to deny the insurgents bases for launching attacks.
“The raid on the forests in search of insurgents and their camps is still ongoing with a view to eliminating the terrorists; rescuing abducted victims; recovering firearms and stolen vehicles in their possession.
“Meanwhile the Commissioner of Police sends warm greetings to Ndi Anambra at Easter. He prayed that the Peace of Christ which passeth all understanding reigns across the length and breadth of the State. He wishes to assure Anambrarians that the Police Command under his watch will continue to serve the people selflessly despite the risks involved,” the statement read.
According to the statement, the Commissioner of Police urged all citizens to cooperate with the Police in identifying hideouts of insurgents seeking to destabilize the State and truncating development. He assured that the Police will jealously protect the sources of its information to protect informers from harm.
