By Okey Maduforo
Twenty-four hours after the Anambra Police Command arrested two cult kingpins known to be terrorizing residents of Ihiala local government area, a kidnapper’s den has been uncovered in Nnobi town in Idemili South local government area.
Following an undercover operation by officers and men of the Command, two AK-47 rifles were recovered where they had been buried by the gang of kidnappers. The gang members are said to be on the run.
It was gathered that the two rifles were stolen from police formations in Ogidi and Ukpo in Idemili North and Dunukofia local government areas last year.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ikenga Tochukwu, in a statement:
“The Anambra State Police Command has recovered two AK-47 Rifles stolen from two police formations years back.”
“One of the rifles was stolen when Zone 13 Headquarters, Ukpo, was attacked by unknown gunmen in 2021.”
“The second rifle was stolen from Area Command Headquarters, Ogidi, early last year when the formation was attacked by insurgents.”
“Painstaking intelligence gathering by undercover operatives led to the uncovering of a location where the arms were hidden in Nnobi, Idemili South LGA of the State.”
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Aderemi Adeoye, who commended the operatives for their diligence, urged them not to relent until the perpetrators of the attacks, which claimed police lives, are brought to justice.”
“He assured the team that every logistical support they require would be provided until the objectives are achieved,” he said.
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