Anambra Police Burst Insurgent's Camp In Achalla

Operatives of a Joint Security Force, led by the state police on Monday raided and dismantled an insurgent camp in Achalla, Awka North council area of Anambra State.

The development is contained in a statement released by the state Command spokesperson, DSP Ikenga Tochukwu. 

The operation, which was ordered by the state police commissioner, CP Aderemi Adeoye, took the insurgents by surprise as they fled with gunshot wounds leaving trails of blood.

According to the statement, the hoodlums earlier disrupted trading at Achalla Market the previous Monday, ordering traders to sit at home.

This drew, the statement added, attention of the security apparatus in the state which made the state police command to decide on giving them a taste of their own medicine in the early hours of Monday 19th February, 2024. 

The operation which was hugely successful led to the recovery of five exotix vehicles previously snatched at gun point. Also recovered were over 300 rounds of Machine Gun Ammunition and 34 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition for Ak-47 Rifle.

All operatives from various services have returned safely to their base.

Meanwhile, the manhunt for the fleeing insurgents has been extended to hospitals and clinics with a view to ensuring that they are brought to justice. The commissioner has directed owners of the recovered vehicles to come forward with proof of ownership and collect their vehicles.