Nigerian Army has provided an
update on its Exercise EGWU EKE 11 in the Southeast.
This is contained in a statement
by Colonel Sagir Musa, Deputy Director Public Relations 82 Division on Friday.
It noted that regular patrols and
raids of suspected criminal hideouts in the South Eastern States of Abia,
Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo and some parts of Cross River States resulted in
the arrest of armed robbers, kidnappers and recovery of some arms and
ammunition, as well as four vehicles.
Continuing he said,
“Specifically, following credible information of armed robbery activity where a
Toyota Corolla car was snatched at gun point in Owerri township, troops of
Sector 2, Sub Sector Delta (145 Battalion), in 34 Brigade Area of Responsibility
on a check point along Owerri – Umuahia road encountered the bandits, recovered
the vehicle and one of the robbers lost his life in an exchange of fire, while
three robbers escaped in to the bush and abandoned the vehicle (Toyota Corolla)
and a mercedes benz car in the process. The incident happened at about 1740
hours on the 28th September 2017.
“In the same vein, based on
intelligence, troops of Sector 1 and operatives of the State Security Service
at about 0023 on 29 September, 2017 raided the house and arrested a notorious
kidnapper one Emmanuel Uyebuchi Oyenkore from Umuode village, Osisioma Local
Government Area of Abia State.
“Preliminary investigation
revealed that the suspect confessed to the separate abduction of two Indians
and collected Three Million Naira (in the first case), and Eight Million Naira
in the second incident respectively.
“The following items were
recovered during the search operation; 2x cars, 1x AK 47 Rifle, 1x Pump Action Rifle and 2x Magazine loaded with 15 rounds of
7.62 MM Special ammunition.
“The suspect and the recovered
items have been handed over to the Department of State Security for further
action.
“Similarly, at about 2100 hours
on the 28th September 2017, troops of Sector 1, Charlie Company, based on a tip
off intercepted the kidnap of Mr Afam Ogochukwu at Umuma in Osisioma Local
Government Area of Abia State. On sighting a patrol team trailing behind them,
the kidnappers detoured to the forest and went away with the victim leaving
behind a Toyota Camry car.
“Furthermore, based on
intelligence troops of Sector 2, Sub Sector 4 (342 Artillery Regiment Area of
Responsibility) raided a cultists hideout in Ohaji Egbema area of Imo State.
The raid led to the recovery of the following; 1x locally made pistol, 1xlocally
made single barrel gun, 1x double barrel gun, 11xlive cartridges and a
cartridge link belt.
“In related development,
following sustained manhunt of kidnappers, robbers and cultists in Ohaji Egbema
community of Imo State, three notorious cult leaders have reported themselves
to Sub Sector 4 Operational Headquarters where they renounced cultism and
surrendered 3x locally made single barrel gun.
“In addition, troops of Sector 1,
(14 Brigade) on a check point have arrested one Jonah Ukpai of Nguzu Eda community
in Afikpo South LGA of Ebonyi State on the 29th September 2017. He was in
possession of 2 x parcels containing substance suspected to be Indian hemp. The
suspect and the substance have been handed over to National Drug Law
Enforcement Agency, Ohafia Command in Ohafia LGA of Abia State for further
action.”
The statement further noted that
as part of the Exercise, an elaborate generous Medical Outreach has been
successfully conducted in Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo States.
A total of 5261 people have so
far benefitted.
“There was provision of food
items (rice) to the locals. Biscuits and chocolates were give to primary
schools pupils in the benefitting communities.
“The outreach will also be
extended to Abia and Anambra States”, it added.
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Lol .. see weapon our military recovered. What is the police doing ?
ReplyDeleteThey are deceiving themselves and trying to defend what's unjustifiable. Idiots that they are.
ReplyDeleteNigeria! This same guns? make una put new ones na! Lolzz
ReplyDeleteHahahaha!!!!
DeleteA round of applause to the gallant troops
ReplyDeleteHeheheheee. Army can lie
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