Police Burst Insurgents’ Camp In Anambra

An insurgents’ camp at Achalla, headquarters of Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State, was Monday bursted by the operatives of the state police command.

It was gathered that the insurgents disrupted trading at Achalla Market the previous Monday. They ordered traders to sit at home, which drew the attention of the security apparatus in the state, leading to an onslaught on them in the early hours of Monday 19th February, 2024, according to the state Police Public Relations officer, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga.

DSP Ikéngà said, “The operation, which was ordered by the Commissioner of Police, CP Aderemi Adeoye, led to the recovery of five exotic vehicles previously snatched at gunpoint.

Also recovered were over 300 rounds of machine gun ammunition and 34 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition for Ak-47 rifles. All operatives from various services have returned safely to their base.”

He said the manhunt for the fleeing insurgents would be extended to hospitals and clinics with a view to ensuring they were brought to justice after receiving adequate treatment.

Meanwhile, CP Adeoye has directed that owners of the recovered vehicles be contacted to come forward with proof of ownership to collect their vehicles.