The Joint Security Force (JSF) conducted a raid on the hideout of the gunmen responsible for attacking two police stations and claiming the lives of officers in Anambra state.
During the operation, conducted in the bush of Ogbunka, Orumba North local government area, six Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and walkie-talkies were seized.
According to The Nation, the hoodlums launched attacks on two police stations in Awgbu, Orumba North, and Neni, Anaocha LGAs, resulting in the deaths of two policemen and the burning of the stations.
In response to these incidents, Police Commissioner Aderemi Adeoye and the JSF team took action, raiding several bushes over the weekend in pursuit of the perpetrators.
A statement on Saturday in Awka, Anambra police spokesman, Ikenga Tochukwu, reads: “We had previously destroyed two such camps, one in Ogbunka, Orumba South LGA and the other in Achalla, Awka North LGA.
” 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) already primed for attacks and two Walkie Talkies were recovered from the Camps.
“Also recovered were substantial food and groceries supply. 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 with a view to eliminating the terrorists; rescuing abducted victims; recovering firearms and stolen vehicles in their possessions.”
