By Pamela Eboh
In continuation of its operation to curb the menace of gunmen in Anambra State, Police in collaboration with other security outfits in the state have embarked on the search of a forest in Ogbaru Local Government Area of the state.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP Tochukwu Ikenga in a press statement said that the operation which took place in Amiyi and Ochuche communities was aimed as dislodging criminals attacking security formations in the state.
He said that 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.
The statement added, “Several camps were found and destroyed during the operation which lasted several hours. 9 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) which were recovered from the camps were safely defused by Police Bomb Squad.”
“Anambra State Police commissioner, CP Aderemi Adeoye has hailed 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.”
