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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ebonyi State Command, said its operatives have dismantled a criminal syndicate operating along the Ebonyi-Benue border, recovering an AK-47 rifle, live ammunition, and various dangerous items.
The NSCDC said the operation, which targeted hideouts used by hoodlums and cult groups operating between Izzi Local Government Area in Ebonyi and neighboring Benue State, followed a week-long intelligence-gathering exercise.
The Command disclosed that the raid was jointly executed by operatives from its Intelligence and Investigation Department, alongside the State Commandant’s Special Squad.
Briefing newsmen, yesterday, at the Command Headquarters in Abakaliki, the State Commandant, Francis Nnadi, confirmed the success of the multi-location operation, highlighting the professional conduct of the officers during the raid on the fleeing suspects and their collaborators.
Nnadi disclosed that during the sweep of the enclave, security operatives recovered the following items: one AK-47 rifle, one double-loaded magazine, four rounds of live ammunition, one locally-made pistol, one pump-action gun, five tactical knives, and assorted criminal charms.
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Issuing a strong warning to criminal networks operating within the state, Commandant Nnadi emphasised that the Command, in close synergy with sister security agencies, remains steadfast in wiping out criminality across Ebonyi.
“I want to warn criminal elements ahead of the general elections to flee Ebonyi State. The Command, in conjunction with other sister security agencies, is fully prepared to rid the state of all forms of crime and criminality,” Nnadi stated.
He further reassured residents in border areas and across the state of robust security coverage throughout the electoral season.
“I want to assure residents of the border communities and the entire state of adequate security before, during, and after the elections. I urge the public to continue providing credible, timely information to assist security agencies in maintaining law and order,” he added.
He further disclosed that manhunt operations were underway to track down and apprehend the fleeing suspects.
