The Agunechemba security outfit, established by Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo, has conducted a successful raid on a notorious operational base of gunmen and kidnappers in Enugu-Agidi, Njikoka Local Government Area.
The operation, which occurred around 1 a.m. on Thursday, reportedly left scores of the criminals dead, while others fled with injuries.
During the raid, security operatives recovered several guns and other dangerous items from the criminals. According to reports, this marks another milestone in the outfit’s ongoing crackdown on criminal activities in the state.
Since its inauguration, modeled after the renowned “Bakassi Boys” of late Governor Chinwoke Mbadinuju’s era, Agunechemba has dismantled no fewer than six camps operated by criminals, signaling the government’s resolve to restore peace and security in Anambra State.
The “Udo Ga Achi and Agunechemba” troops invaded the area with other security outfits like the Police, DSS,Military among others.
The Nation gathered that it was based on intelligence report and one of the gunmen was arrested too.
The items recovered include two AK- 47 Riffles, 8 Pump Action guns,4 Locally made Pistols, 3 packets of Cartridges(101 Cartridges) 4 empty Magazines of AK-47 Riffles, 3 Cutlasses, one Baofeng Radio, one motorcycle and many charms
Many have been killed in Anambra over insecurity with others kidnapped at random.
Anambra police spokesman, Tochukwu Ikenga could not be reached on mobile for confirmation of the latest development.
But one of the Senior Police Officers in Anambra confirmed the development.
He said it was a joint operation led by the Police Command based on intelligence gathering
“Anambra must be free again, the Governor has done much and he has given us the mandate to secure the state and that’s what we’re doing. Those criminals must bow,” the source said