Three kidnapped people were freed by Anambra Police Command officers who invaded an insurgent Den at Ogbunka in the state’s Orumba South Local Government Area. They also recovered different weapons and ammunition, including stolen goods.
The state police spokesperson, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, revealed this in a statement on Saturday.
A Catholic priest was among the people rescue according to Ikenga, who also claimed three suspects had been detained. The victims were all taken this month, he added.
He said that the current wave of kidnappings in Orumba North and South as well as other areas of Aguata LGAs were the result of the three-person gang.
He said, “Police-led Forward Operating Base comprising military and paramilitary services based in Aguata and supported by police Rapid Response Squad in Awkuzu on Friday, in a well-coordinated operation, stormed the insurgents camp at Ogbunka in Orumba South LGA.
“Three abducted persons, including a reverend father, were rescued unhurt. Nine vehicles and three pump action guns were recovered. Three suspects were arrested.
“Also recovered were stolen camouflage uniform, Biafra flag, several handsets, flash drives, and sim cards that will aid comprehensive investigation and prosecution.
“This gang has been responsible for the spate of abductions in Orumba North and South as well as parts of Aguata LGAs in recent times. The abducted victims were all kidnapped this month.”
He continued by saying that months of rigorous and careful intelligence gathering and investigation had led to the discovery of the criminal hideout and that the raid on the terrorists’ camp.
He went on to say that the operation was ordered and managed by CP Aderemi Adeoye, the Commissioner of Police, who thanked the personnel and vigilante men participating for their professionalism in making sure no lives were lost.
“Mr governor has commended the operatives and pledged to continue to support all services involved in joint security operations across the state,” he added.
