ANAMBRA SECURITY OUTFIT DISLODGES GUNMEN’S CAMPS, RECOVERS ROCKET LAUNCHER
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BY JENN NOMAMIUKOR
The Agunechemba Security Squad, which is part of Anambra State’s security forces, claims it has taken down suspected gunmen’s hideouts in Orumba North and Orumba South Local Government Areas.During the operation, they found and took control of a collection of weapons, including two General Purpose Machine Guns and some homemade rocket launchers.
On Sunday, the Publicity Secretary of Agunechemba, Mr.
Nweke Nweke, shared that the homemade rocket launchers were given to the Nigerian Army.
He explained that the operation happened after the squad gathered intelligence and conducted secret missions in key areas of the Anambra South Senatorial District in recent days.
He called it a major success in the effort to reduce insecurity in the region.
Nweke also mentioned that the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen.
Waidi Shaibu, praised Governor Chukwuma Soludo for the work done by the Agunechemba Security Squad.He also said the Nigerian Army will keep working with other security groups, like Agunechemba, to fight crime in the state.
He said, “The Agunechemba Security Squad has recorded yet another feat in the fight against insecurity following the dislodgement of camps of gunmen in Orumba North and South Local Government Areas and the recovery of a cache of arms, including two General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMGs) and locally made rocket launchers, which were handed over to the Nigerian Army.
“Consequently, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has commended Governor Chukwuma Soludo over the operations of the Agunechemba Security Squad, reiterating that the Army will continue to partner with other security organisations such as Agunechemba in fighting crime and criminality in the state.
“This success story is on the account of intelligence gathering and undercover operations of the outfit at major security flashpoints in Anambra South Senatorial District in the last few days.”
Nweke said the gesture reflected the outfit’s commitment to fighting crime and enhancing security in the state.
He added that the handover of the weapons took place on Saturday at the office of Agunechemba’s Director of Operations in Awka and was led by Chief Chinenye Ihenko.
Speaking at the event, Ihenko, who represented the Governor’s Special Adviser on Community Security, Kenneth Emeakayi, described the transfer of the weapons as a demonstration of the partnership between the military and Agunechemba.
He emphasised the importance of collaboration with federal security agencies and pledged continued joint efforts to improve security in the state.
According to Ihenko, the operations that led to the recovery of the weapons were a significant achievement for Agunechemba in the fight against criminality.
He further assured the public of the outfit’s commitment to its responsibilities under the state’s homeland security framework.
Ihenko praised the operatives for their success, noting that they suffered no casualties despite coming under attack from armed gunmen.
“This operation is among our greatest achievements; our team performed valiantly without any losses. When confronted by the gunmen, they retreated, leaving their weapons behind and fleeing with injuries.
“We express appreciation to Governor Chukwuma Soludo for the support provided to Agunechemba, which has invigorated our efforts to reclaim areas previously dominated by criminals, particularly in Orumba North and South, Ihiala, and Ogbaru LGAs,” he said.
He urged residents to continue supporting Agunechemba, saying tackling insecurity required collective effort.
Also speaking, the Commander of the 302 Artillery Regiment (General Support), Onitsha, Col. Buteus Yakubu, represented by Lt. P.O. Idowu, commended Agunechemba’s achievements.
He said the Nigerian Army was pleased with the collaboration among the military, the Nigeria Police Force in Anambra State and Agunechemba.
The event ended with the formal handover of two General Purpose Machine Guns and a locally made rocket launcher, followed by an exchange of pleasantries among personnel of the Nigerian Army, Agunechemba leadership and members of the Anambra State House of Assembly.
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