By Ikemefuna Asika, Awka
Police-led Forward Operating Base (FOB) comprising military and paramilitary Services based in Aguata and supported by Police Rapid Response Squad Awkuzu Friday in a well coordinated operation, stormed insurgents Camp at Ogbunka in Orumba South LGA.
Three abducted persons including a Reverend Father were rescued unhurt. Nine vehicles and three Pump Action Guns were recovered and three suspects were arrested.
Also recovered were stolen Camouflage uniform, Biafra Flag, Several Handsets, Flash Drives and Sim Cards that will expectedly aid comprehensive investigation and prosecution.
According to ASP Tochukwu Ikenga, PPRO, in a statement, the gang has been responsible for spate of abductions in Orumba North and South as well as parts of Aguata LGAs in recent times.
The statement also disclosed that the raid on insurgents Camp followed months of diligent and painstaking intelligence gathering and investigation which led to uncovering the criminals’ hideout.
Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Aderemi Adeoye who ordered and coordinated the operation praised all the service personnel and vigilante men involved for their professionalism which ensured no life was lost.
Governor Soludo has also commended the Operatives and pledged to continue to support all services involved in Joint Security Operations across the State.
