Three killed as police raid suspected gunmen’s camp in Ebonyi
The Enugu State Police Command said it dislodged gunmen’s hideout in the state, killed three suspects and recovered ammunition.
This is contained in a statement by the command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Joshua Ukandu, on Friday in Abakaliki.
Mr Ukandu noted that five suspects were arrested during the operation which occurred on March 21, in a forest within Omini community in the Izzi Local Government Area of the state.
He explained that the operation was in conjunction with other security agencies.
According to the PPRO, one AK47 rifle, 2, 000 rounds of live ammunition and three vehicles were also recovered.
He said, “The command, acting on credible intelligence in a joint operation with sister security agencies on March 21, stormed a suspected gunmen’s hideout in a forest within Omini community in the Izzi LGA of Ebonyi State.
“The hoodlums, sighting the operatives, opened fire on them but in the ensuing gun duel, three members of the gang were neutralised, five arrested while others escaped.
“Three Sienna Vehicles, snatched from different individuals and used by the hoodlums to perpetrate heinous crimes, were recovered from the camp. The exhibits recovered from the den indicate that the gang is responsible for the recent attacks and killing of police officers in the state.
“Exhibits recovered in the course of the operation include; One AK47 rifle with 16 rounds of live ammunition. A bag containing 2,000 rounds of live ammunition. A police warrant card among others.’’
The PPRO said the Commissioner of Police in the state, Augustina Ogbodo, commended the officers involved in the operation for their gallantry.
Mr Ukandu said the CP assured residents that the command would not relent in its fight against crime, and would be committed to the protection of lives and property in Ebonyi State.
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