Anambra Joint Security Force Comb Ogbaru Forest, Recovers Home Made Bombs, Walkie Talkie

Anambra State Joint Security Force has extended its manhunt for criminals attacking security formations in the State to Ogbaru forest.

.The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for Anambra State command, Tochukwu Ikenga (SP) revealed this in a press statement on Wednesday.

Ikenga said locations around Amiyi and Ochuche were combed for the insurgents.

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“Troops of the Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Navy lent considerable firepower to the operation which completely routed the hoodlums from their hideouts in the forest.

“Several camps were found and destroyed during the operation which lasted several hours. Nine Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) recovered from the camps were safely defused by Police Bomb Squad,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Aderemi Adeoye(CP) has commended the military for its steadfastness in supporting the fight against criminality.

He also thanked the DSS, NSCDC, NDLEA, NIS and various Vigilante Groups across the state for the wonderful synergy that is yielding fantastic results in keeping Anambra State safe.

CP Adeoye however warned cultists running amok in the state capital to be aware that their days are numbered noting that security will not fold its hands and watch them destabilize the state in the name of cult rivalry leading to fatalities.