August 11, (THEWILL) – Security operatives have neutralized three gunmen during a raid on a suspected IPOB/ESN camp at Imufu Community in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State.
Spokesperson of the State Police Command, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, said the gunmen were killed on Thursday by a combined team of police special forces and police operatives serving in Igbo-Eze North Police Division of the State Command.
DSP Ndukwe said some items including four pump action guns, one locally fabricated revolver gun and pistol, each with 67 live cartridges, military camouflage uniforms, suspected fabrics of IPOB insignia, objects suspected to be amulets and others, were recovered.
“The combined team, in the morning hours of Aug. 10, raided a suspected IPOB/ESN camp at Imufu in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area and the team engaged in a gun duel with the criminals.
“However, three of the hoodlums were neutralised in the ensuing gunfight, while many others escaped with varying degrees of gunshot wounds.
“Preliminary investigation reveals that the criminals were responsible for the shooting and killing of two Neighbourhood Watch Group security personnel on July 21 at about 1a.m. at Umuagama in Enugu-Ezike community.
“The hoodlums also made several attempts to enforce the illegal sit-at-home order in some parts of the council area recently,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police in the State, Ahmed Ammani, has reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of the Police to rid the State of criminals.
“The CP further solicits the continued support of citizens, while urging residents of Igbo-Eze North council area and owners of medical facilities in particular, to promptly report individuals sighted with gunshot wounds to the nearest police station.
“Residents should call the Command’s emergency hotlines on 08032003702, 08075380883, 08086671202 or 08098880172, or send emails to [email protected],” the statement added.
