By Okechukwu Okechukwu
A Joint security team in Anambra State codenamed Police-led Forward Operating Base (FOB), Saturday, said they have bursted a criminal camp and arrested three suspected kidnappers after rescuing three people held hostages.
The State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, who disclosed this in statement, explained that the suspects were believed to be involved in series of abductions around Orumba North, Orumba South and Aguata Local Government Areas (LGAs).
Ikenga, who added that the security team comprising military and paramilitary services supported by police Rapid Response Squad Awkuzu arrested the suspects when they bursted their camps on October 6th at Ogbunka in Orumba South LGA.
According to him, the three abducted persons rescued during the operation included a Reverend Father, as well as nine vehicles and three Pump Action Guns.
He said "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.
"Anambra State 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. Governor Chukwuma Soludo has commended the operatives and pledged to continue to support all our services."