At least five criminal suspects said to be members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its security wing, Eastern Security Network (ESN) have been killed, Echeng Echeng, the Anambra State Commissioner of Police disclosed on Wednesday night.
According to the CP, during the press conference, the police will ensure it eradicates all criminal elements in the state.
He informed the newsmen that the Anambra Police has recorded major developments to defeat the criminals, disclosing that some of their hideouts and camps have been identified.
“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, neutralised two of the armed men, recovered a black Lexus SUV with a lot of security uniforms which comprises of Police and military.
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“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 IPOB and 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,” he said.
The police boss pointed out that the synergy between the Police, military, security agencies and vigilante groups has helped immensely in the tackle and fight against the insurgents in the state.
Furthermore, Echeng said, “For us today, this is a big positive one that happen to avert a major planned attack 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 a constant onslaught against these criminal elements in the state.”