From Ifeoma Ejiofor
Combined security operatives have rescued a Catholic priest and two others abducted by gunmen in Ogbunka in Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State.
Three suspects were also arrested by the operatives, comprising military and paramilitary services.
Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the command, Tochukwu Ikenga (DSP), in a statement said three pump action guns and nine vehicles snatched at gunpoint were recovered from the suspects.
He said the raid on insurgents camp followed months of diligent intelligence gathering and investigation.
Ikenga said, “Police-led Forward Operating Base (FOB) comprising military and paramilitary Services based in Aguata and supported by Police Rapid Response Squad Awkuzu on 6th October, 2023 in a well coordinated operation, stormed 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 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. The raid on insurgents Camp followed months of diligent and painstaking intelligence gathering and investigation which led to uncovering the criminal hideout.
“Commissioner of Police, Aderemi Adeoye who ordered and coordinated the operation praised all the service personnel and vigilante men involved for their professionalism which ensured no life was lost. Mr. Governor has also commended the Operatives and pledged to continue to support all services involved in Joint Security Operations across the state.” The PPRO stressed.
