The spokesman noted that the Commissioner of Police, CP Adaku Uche-Anya, had reaffirmed the command’s unwavering commitment to rid the state of criminal elements.
Mr Ukandu said that the attack occurred on Sunday morning.
Mr Okpor said the banned contractors handled the ongoing housing estate in Izzo and Amaeze autonomous communities in Ishielu Local Government Area.
Mr Odoh was ambushed while returning to Abakaliki after the party’s campaign outing.
Mr Nwachukwu said the raid was carried out in a joint operation with the Nigerian Air Force, Nigerian Police and the State Security Service in the conduct of Exercise Golden Dawn II.
