Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad/Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Anambra State Police Command have successfully dislodged a notorious gunmen’s camp at Osumoghu Isieke Village, Ihiala Local Government Area of the state.
The police operation was executed following credible intelligence received by the law enforcement agency.
According to the State Police Public Relations Officer, Tochukwu Ikenga, a 35-year-old suspect, Ewulu Chikwo, was arrested during the raid.
Ikenga, a Superintendent of Police, disclosed that at the time of his arrest, Chikwo and his gang were allegedly plotting to enforce an illegal sit-at-home order scheduled for the following Monday in the area.
The police revealed that the suspect is a member of the Indigenous People of Biafra and had participated in the 2022 attack on the Ukpor Divisional Police Headquarters in Nnewi South LGA, during which one Inspector Stella Maris, a policewoman, was killed.
Following the operation, the Joint Security Force has increased patrols in and around the area that had long been considered a high-risk zone due to criminal activities.
The Anambra State Police Command has, however, repeated its commitment to act swiftly on credible intelligence.
It also resolved to continue efforts toward the arrest of other fleeing gang members.