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Police raid secessionist hideout, arrest 65-year-old suspect, six others in Anambra

Anambra Police Command raids criminal hideouts, arresting a 65-year-old secessionist suspect and six others, recovering arms and illicit drugs. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-raid-secessionist-hideout-arrest-65-year-old-suspect-six-others-in-anambra/

Police raid secessionist hideout, arrest 65-year-old suspect, six others in Anambra

On Thursday, the Anambra State Police Command conducted a raid on several criminal hideouts across the state, resulting in the arrest of a 65-year-old secessionist suspect and six others. The Violent Crime Response Unit, working under the direction of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, carried out the operation in Ekwulobia, Aguata Local Government Area, and Umudioka, Dinukofia LGA.

The suspects, ranging from 25 to 65 years old, include Ifeanyi Ogbuagbo, a male secessionist, and Chisom Okafor, Onyedika Moses, Iruka Nwaonu, Joseph Nwankwo, Chukwujekwu Nwoso, and Akanimo Orok. During the raid, police discovered an Army uniform, expended shells of ammunition, and various illicit drugs and weapons. The Anambra State Police Command will continue to pursue intelligence-led operations and strategic patrols to combat violent crimes, cultism, and illicit drug activities throughout the state.

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