For the past few years, Nigeria have been faced with cascades of security challenges; ranging from banditry, kidnapping, unaddressed killings and terror groups.
As part of Nigerian police’s effort in maintaining public safety, the Nigerian police operatives at the Imo State police command have achieved a great milestone following a coordinated operation aimed at dislodging the criminal elements from their hideouts on Friday, 24 Jan 25.
According to a post made by Nigerian Police on her X (Twitter) handle @PoliceNG E-signed by Force Public Relation Officer, ACP A Adejobi,
Operatives from the Command Tactical Unit following credible information, launched a coordinated operation which bursted the hideout of the terror group at Ihube, Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo State.
The post reads, “The operation resulted in the neutralization of 6 members of the terrorist group, with 3 being ESN kingpins identified as Ifeanyi Anayo a.k.a. Zuma De Rock (28), Chukwuemeka Odionyenfe a.k.a. Nmimi (22), and Kingsley Sunday (21)—all natives of Ogube, Ihube in Okigwe Local Government Area, and the recovery of five AK-47 rifles, 552 rounds of live ammunition, Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), several communication equipment, along with 8 operational motorcycles used by the group” He said.
“Prior investigations had revealed the involvement of the group in several high-profile crimes, including the attack on the Owerri Correctional Center on April 5, 2021, the killing of five policemen in Umunna, Okigwe, on December 12, 2022, and the burning of Arondizuogu Police Station on February 8, 2022.”
“The group was also involved in multiple kidnappings, including those of WAEC staff on June 5, 2023, four reverend sisters on August 21, 2022, and four Chinese nationals on December 6, 2023”
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, commended the gallant operatives for their exceptional display of bravery and coordination. The IGP charges police operatives across commands and formations to sustain the tempo and implement the Force’s action plan aimed at reducing crimes drastically in the first quarter of the year 2025″
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