BY POLYCARP IFEANYI / ONITSHA
The Anambra State Joint Security Operatives on Wednesday killed five armed gang suspected to be members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
Briefing newsmen yesterday at the Anambra state police headquarters, Awka, the Police Commissioner in the State, Echeng Echeng, said that the joint security forces recovered two rocket launchers, four Ak47 raffle, four magazines, one pump action, live ammunition, amongst others.
Echeng told reporters that the briefing was to provide another update on achievements of his men in their fight against crime in the state.
He noted that the battle against insurgents in the state was focused and would remain sustainable until such a time security stability is fully restored in the state.
The State Police boss further said that there were some major positive developments on May 10, 2023 following credible information from residents of Anambra to the police.
“We have identified some of the criminal hideout/camps . The police operatives attached to Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu in the earlier hours of the day while in an attempt to rescue two of the kidnapped victims stormed into a camp at Ifite, Ogbunike, Oyi Local Government Area, neutralized two of the armed men, recovered a black Lexus SUV with a lot of security uniforms which comprised of Police and Military.
“In another development by 3pm of the day, joint security forces in a village, Akwaihedi, Nnewi South Local Government Area, a border town between Imo and Anambra States accosted a deadly gang of five operating on motor bikes suspected to be members of proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra IPOB and Eastern Security Network ESN who were en-route to Anambra for planned attack/operation”
He disclosed that the operatives engaged the assailants, “neutralized” five of the gang members and recovered two rocket launchers, four Ak47 raffle, one automatic pump action, four Magazines, eight live ammunition, Police berets, charms and other incriminating items.
“We want to state categorically that the synergy of Police, Military, other security agencies and vigilantes have helped immensely in the tackle and fight against the insurgents in the state. For us today, this is a big positive one that happen to avert a major planned attack in the state.”
“I urge every one to cue in and continue to support the security agencies and the state government to bring security stability to the state. Kudos to all the security agencies who have been in constant onslaught against these criminal elements in the State.
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