From Jeff Amechi Agbodo, Onitsha
The Police-led Forward Operating Base (FOB) comprising military and paramilitary Services based in Aguata and supported by Police Rapid Response Squad Awkuzu stormed insurgents’ Camp at Ogbunka in Orumba South Local Government Area arresting three suspected kidnappers.
The team also rescued unhurt three abducted persons including a Reverend Father and recovered nine vehicles and three Pump Action Guns.
The joint security forces further recovered a stolen Camouflage uniform, Biafra flag, several phones, flash drives, and SIM cards that would aid comprehensive investigation and prosecution.
The State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Tochukwu Ikenga, a Deputy Superintendent of Police in a statement, said that the gang had been responsible for the spate of abductions in Orumba North and South as well as parts of Aguata LGAs in recent times.
According to Ikenga “The raid on insurgents’ camp followed months of diligent and painstaking intelligence gathering and investigation which led to the uncovering of the criminal 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.
“Mr. Governor has commended the Operatives and pledged to continue to support all services involved in Joint Security Operations across the State,” the PPRO stated.