Police-Led Joint Security Force Burst Insurgents Camp in Achalla, Awka North LGA, Anambra State.
Anambra State Joint Security Force has bursted an insurgents’ Camp in Achalla, Headquarters of Awka North LGA of Anambra State.
This was made known in a statement issued by the State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, on Tuesday, 20th February, 2024, and made available to the media.
Ikenga disclosed that the operation which was ordered by the Commissioner of Police, CP Aderemi Adeoye, took the insurgents by surprise as they fled with gunshot wounds leaving trails of blood.
He informed that the hoodlums had disrupted trading at Achalla Market the previous Monday, ordering traders to sit at home.
He said this drew attention of the Security Apparatus in the State which made the State Police Command to decide on giving them a taste of their own medicine in the early hours of Monday 19th February, 2024.
According to the statement,, the operation which was hugely successful led to the recovery of five exotic vehicles previously snatched from their owners at gun point.
He intimated that over 300 rounds of Machine Gun Ammunition and 34 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition for Ak-47 Rifle were also recovered, adding that all operatives from various services have returned safely to their base.
The PPRO also disclosed that the Commissioner of Police has directed that owners of the recovered vehicles should be contacted to come forward with proof of ownership and collect their vehicles.
The statement further hinted that manhunt for the fleeing insurgents will be extended to hospitals and clinics with a view to ensuring they are brought to justice after receiving adequate treatment.
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