The operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have raided an insurgents’ camp at Ogbunka in Orumba South Local Government Area of the state, rescuing three abducted persons while also recovering various arms and ammunition, including stolen items.
According to The Punch, this was made known in a statement issued by the state Police Command Public Relations Officer, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, on Saturday.
Ikenga said a Catholic priest was among the rescued abducted victims, while three suspects were arrested, adding that the victims were all kidnapped this month.
He stated that the three-member gang were responsible for the spate of abductions in Orumba North and South as well as parts of Aguata LGAs in recent times.
He said, “Police-led Forward Operating Base comprising military and paramilitary services based in Aguata and supported by police Rapid Response Squad in Awkuzu on Friday, in a well-coordinated operation, stormed the 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. Three suspects were arrested.
“Also recovered were stolen camouflage uniform, Biafra flag, several handsets, flash drives, and sim cards that will aid comprehensive investigation and prosecution.
“This gang has been responsible for the spate of abductions in Orumba North and South as well as parts of Aguata LGAs in recent times. The abducted victims were all kidnapped this month.”
The PPRO further said that the raid on insurgents camp followed months of diligent and meticulous intelligence gathering and investigation, which led to uncovering the criminal hideout.
He stressed that the Commissioner of Police, CP Aderemi Adeoye, who ordered and coordinated the operation, praised all the 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,” he added.
