Anambra Joint Security Force Smash Insurgents Camp in Ogbunka
- Rescues three hostages including Reverend Father.
- Arrests three Suspects
- Recovers Three Pump Action Guns
- Recovers Nine Vehicles snatched at Gunpoint
Police-led Forward Operating Base (FOB) comprising military and paramilitary Services based in Aguata and supported by Police Rapid Response Squad Awkuzu, on Friday, 6th October, 2023, in a well coordinated operation, stormed insurgents Camp at Ogbunka in Orumba South LGA.
Three abducted persons, including a Reverend Father were rescued unhurt. Nine vehicles and three Pump Action Guns were recovered, while three suspects were also arrested.
A release issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Anambra State Police Command, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, and made available to journalists on 7th October, 2023, said that stolen Camouflage uniform, Biafra Flag, Several Handsets, Flash Drives and Sim Cards that will aid comprehensive investigation and prosecution, were also recovered from the suspects.
According to the release, the gang has been responsible for spate of abductions in Orumba North and South, as well as parts of Aguata LGAs in recent times.
The release also informed that the abducted victims were all kidnapped this month.
The PPRO further revealed that the raid on insurgents Camp followed months of diligent and painstaking intelligence gathering and investigation which led to uncovering the criminal hideout.
Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Aderemi Adeoye, who ordered and coordinated the operation, praised all the service personnel and vigilante men involved in the operation for their professionalism which ensured no life was lost.
Meanwhile, Governor Soludo has also commended the Operatives and pledged to continue to support all services involved in Joint Security Operations across the State.
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