Anambra NHFSS Command Neutralises Unknown Gunmen In Fierce Battle

At least six of the criminal elements in Umuem Anam in the Anambra East Local Government Area have been neutralized as a result of a gun battle between hordes of unidentified gunmen and agents of the Anambra State Command of the Nigeria Hunters and Forest Security Service (NHFSS).
Two people were detained and given to the police.

Acting on information, police and members of the NHFSS, including CSO Ojukwu of Umuoba Anam and some members of the state vigilante organization, besieged a tent in Umuem Anam’s woodland that was thought to be the home of the unidentified gunmen from Friday night through Saturday.

Many of the gunmen were killed in the ensuing battle on Sunday, while two more were taken alive.

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According to CSO Ojukwu who led the operation, although some of the NHFSS operatives sustained injuries, none of them died during the fight.

He said that after the gun battle, a search was conducted around the camp of the unknown gunmen which was constructed to look like a shrine.
Items found at the camp include human heads and other human parts Lexus 350 and 2 AK-47 rifles. They also demolished and set the camp ablaze. All recovered items were handed over to the Police for further action.

Ojukwu thanked the TC Chairman, Anambra East Local Government Dr. Anselem Onuorah, for his support for the NHFSS in the area which has continued to motivate them for exploits.
He also praised the Deputy Commander General, NHFSS in charge of Technical Services, Ambassador John Metchie for his role, adding that it was the Sienna Car he donated to them that was used for the operation against the gunmen.
He also commended the Divisional Police Officer, DPO, of Otuocha Police Station for his support which led to the success of the operation.

 

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