Lawrence Nwimo, Awka
A joint team of security forces has busted insurgents’ camps during a raid of forests in Ogbaru Local Government Area, Anambra State.
Spokesperson of the Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the team, recovered nine Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and four Walkie Talkie from the camps found during the operation.
He also said the security forces destroyed the insurgents’ camps during the operation he said lasted for several hours. He said the operation was an extension of manhunt for criminals attacking security formations in the State.
“Anambra State Joint Security Force on Friday, 5th April 2024, extended its manhunt for criminals attacking security formations in the State to Ogbaru forest.
“Locations around Amiyi and Ochuche were combed for the insurgents. Troops of the Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Navy lent considerable firepower to the operation which completely routed the hoodlums from their hideouts in the forest.
“Several camps were found and destroyed during the operation which lasted several hours.
“Nine Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) recovered from the camps were safely defused by Police Bomb Squad,” Ikenga said.
Meanwhile, Commissioner of Police in the State, CP Aderemi Adeoye, has commended the military for its steadfastness in supporting the fight against criminality.
He also thanked the DSS, NSCDC, NDLEA, NIS and various Vigilante Groups across the State for their contributions, noting that the synergy is yielding fantastic results in keeping Anambra State safe.
