Residents of Nnewi south in Anambra have been thrown into a joyful mood following the killing of five suspected dreaded criminals who have been terrorizing the axis in recent times.
Our correspondent gathered that the gang led by a notorious high profile criminal simply identified at Odumudo are among those infiltrating Anambra state from Imo state.
In a recent video online showing the dreaded criminals dead being shot dead and their ammunition ranging from two rocket launchers four AK47 rifles, one automatic pump action, four magazines eight live ammunition, police berets, charms and other incriminating items displayed.
Confirming the report, Commisioner of Police, Anambra state Command in a statement made available through the Police Image maker, Dsp Ikenga Tochukwu on Wednesday said “In another development today by 3 pm joint security forces in a village, Akwaihedi, Nnewi south, a border town between Imo and Anambra State accosted a deadly gang of five operating on motorbikes suspected to be members of proscribed Indigenous People of Brafia IPOB and Eastern Security Network ESN, who were en route to Anambra for a planned attack/operation”.
“The operatives engaged the assailants, neutralize five of the gang members, and recovered two rocket launchers, four Ak47 rifles, 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 has helped immensely in the tackle and fight against the insurgents in the state. I urge everyone 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.
Meanwhile, Mr Kenneth Okafor and Miss Ifeom Ugwu was full of joy as they spoke with our correspondent. According to them the police today has achieved a big feat, this is a big positive one that have averted a major planned attack in the State.
The police In another development, said “following so much credible information to the Police Command from the residents of Anambra, we have identified some of their criminal hideouts/camps. The Police operatives attached to Rapid Response Squad, Akwuzu in the earlier hours of today while in an attempt to rescue two of the kidnapped Victims stormed into a camp at ifite, Ogbunike, Oyi LGA, neutralized two of the armed men, recovered a black Lexus SUV with a lot of security uniforms which comprised of Police and military”.
