A Police-led Joint Task Force (JTF) has successfully raided a suspected criminal camp in Agulu-Ezechukwu, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, resulting in the death of one suspect following an intense gun battle.
According to a statement issued on Friday in Awka by Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the operation was conducted in the early hours of Thursday by a combined team of operatives from the Department of State Services (DSS), Army, Navy, Civil Defence, and Anambra Vigilante.
Recovered Items and Operation Details
The security operatives recovered several suspected stolen items during the raid, including an ash-coloured Toyota Sienna with registration number EKY 03 FF, an unregistered white Mazda Hilux, a motorcycle, and various mechanical tools.
"They razed the identified criminal camp and neutralised one armed hoodlum during the raid in Agulu-Ezechukwu, Aguata Local Government Area," Ikenga stated in the release.
Additionally, household and kitchen items were found at the scene, including pots, gallons, groceries, mattresses, clothes, and other materials suspected to be used in criminal activities.
Prolonged Gun Battle
The PPRO revealed that the camp was overrun after a coordinated seven-hour gun battle between the task force and the suspected armed criminals. Security operatives are currently combing the area, following blood trails in search of other suspects who managed to escape during the encounter.
This operation comes amid ongoing efforts by security agencies to combat criminal activities in Anambra State, which has seen increased security challenges in recent months.
The successful raid demonstrates the effectiveness of inter-agency collaboration in tackling security threats in the state, as authorities continue to intensify efforts to ensure the safety of residents.
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