Anambra Police Extends Manhunt for Unknown Gunmen to Ogbaru Forest

Operatives of the Anambra State Joint Security Force on Friday extended its manhunt for criminals attacking security formations across the State to Ogbaru forest.

Comprising the police, troops of the Nigerian Army and Navy, the team scouted and combed locations around Amiyi and Ochuche, whey they routed the hoodlums from their hideouts in the forest. The team also found and destroyed several camps during the operation which lasted several hours. 

Among other dangerous items, the Joint Task Force team recovered 9 Improvised Explosive Devices, IEDs, all of which were safely defused by Police Bomb Squad.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Aderemi Adeoye, who commended the military for its steadfastness in supporting the fight against criminality, also thanked the DSS, NSCDC, NDLEA, NIS and the various Vigilante groups across the state for the wonderful synergy they provided that is yielding fantastic results in keeping Anambra State Safe.

He however, warned cultists running amok in the state capital to be aware that their days are numbered. According to him, security agents will not fold their hands and watch criminals destabilize the state in the name of cult rivalry.