Police uniforms, weapons seized as joint Security Forces neutralise IPOB member

Police uniforms, weapons seized as joint Security Forces neutralise IPOB member

A member of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), a secessionist group, has been neutralised by joint security forces in Anambra State during an operation that also resulted in the seizure of several items, including police uniforms.

The operation, which took place around midnight on Sunday along the Uga-Ezinifite route in Aguata Local Government Area, led to the recovery of a Prado SUV, two AK-47 rifles, a pump-action shotgun, two magazines filled with live ammunition, and 15 live cartridges.

While some gang members managed to flee with gunshot wounds, reports indicate that no security personnel were injured during the encounter. Anambra State Police Spokesman, Superintendent Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the details of the operation.

He said: “On 29/9/2024 by 11:30 pm, the Police-led Security Forces while on patrol within Aguata LGA, got information of suspected armed men sighted in a black-coloured Pardo Jeep along Igbo Ukwu/ Ezinifite Uga axis.

“The Operatives on an offensive approach to the scene engaged the armed men in a gun battle and demobilised one of the miscreants while others escaped.

“Also, the Security Forces recovered Two AK 47 rifles, One pump action gun, two magazines loaded with live ammunition, Fifteen live cartridges, One black Pardo jeep with two different plate numbers, Two Police body Armored Vests, Three face caps, One black handbag and different types of criminal charms.

“Meanwhile, clearance operations are still ongoing, further details shall be communicated.”