LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)-Following the recent attacks on two police stations in Awgbu, Orumba North Local Government Area, in Anambra state, authorities have intensified efforts to track down the assailants responsible.
Following directives from the Commissioner of Police, CP Aderemi Adeoye, a specialized team has been mobilized to identify and dismantle insurgents hideouts within the command’s jurisdiction.
According to spokesperson Ikenga Tochukwu of the Anambra State Police Command, previous operations led to the destruction of two insurgent camps located in Ogbunka, Orumba South LGA, and Achalla, Awka North LGA.
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Tochukwu said: “Yesterday, Friday, 29th March, 2024, the Joint Security Force raided the forests of Ogbunka in Orumba South LGA and found scattered camps of the insurgents. The cowardly criminals fled in the face of the onslaught.
“Six Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were already primed for attacks and two walkie-talkies were recovered from the Camps.
“Also recovered were substantial food and grocery supplies. All the camps were subsequently destroyed to deny the insurgents bases for launching attacks. The raid on the forests in search of insurgents and their camps is still ongoing to eliminate the terrorists; rescue abducted victims; recover firearms and stolen vehicles in their possession.”
Commissioner Adeoye has called on all residents to assist the police in locating hideouts used by insurgents aiming to disrupt the stability of the state and hinder progress. He assured the public that the police will safeguard the identities of informants to ensure their safety.