Security forces in Anambra State have arrested two persons believed to be members of Indigenous People of Biafra who have been terrorizing Aguata area.
According to a press release by police public relations officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, one of the men was arrested with bullet wound.
He said: “In a follow-up of an investigation of a kidnap incident in Aguata reported to the Police sometime last year, Joint Security Operatives working on credible information, in mid-day of today 22/8/2024 comprising of Military, Civil Defence and Other Security Forces arrested two notorious secessionist group members.
“They are involved in kidnapping, car snatching, and armed robbery operating at uga, Ekwulobia, Umuchu, Nkpologu, Ezinifite, Aguata environs.
“Among the two suspects’ names withheld, one has bullet wounds on his leg while the other a Fake pastor preparing criminal charms for the gang members have confessed to the crime.
“They are already assisting the Police in apprehending other gang members. The suspects have also provided information on the location of the shrine where they prepare the charms and some snatched vehicles.”
Ikenga said the Commissioner Of Police in Anambra State, CP Nnaghe Obono Itam has assured that that the Command will continue working tirelessly on all reported cases especially incidents of kidnap, armed robbery and otherwise.
