By Jude Michael
The Anambra State Joint Security Force on Friday, 5th April 2024, extended its manhunt for criminals attacking security formations in the State to a forest in Ogbaru, combing locations around Amiyi and Ochuche 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, a press statement signed by the Police image maker in the state, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, April 10, stated.
According to the release, 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.
‘The Commissioner of Police, CP Aderemi Adeoye, 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 the wonderful synergy that is yielding fantastic results in keeping Anambra State safe.
‘The Commissioner of Police also warned cultists running amok in the State Capital to be aware that their days are numbered. He warned that security would not fold its hands and watch them destabilize the state in the name of cult rivalry, leading to fatalities.