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Patience Ogbodo -Iwuagwu
Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command attached to the Igbo-Eze North Division, on 17th May 2026 at carried out an intelligence-led raid on a suspected kidnappers’ hideout located within a forest along the Amufie–Obollo-Afor boundary in Igbo-Eze North LGA.
SP Daniel Ndukwe Police Public Relations Officer of the Command in a statement made available to Journalists in Enugu on Wednesday said the operation, followed the directive of the Commissioner of Police, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, on sustaining intelligence-led raids on identified black spots and criminal hideouts across the State.
He said the operation led to the recovery of firearms, ammunition, a motorcycle, and other exhibits after an intense gun duel.
During the operation, according to him, the Police Operatives encountered armed hoodlums suspected to be kidnappers, who opened fire upon sighting the Police team.
He said the Operatives responded with superior firepower, effectively repelling the criminals and forcing them to flee into the surrounding bushes with varying degrees of gunshot wounds.
He said a subsequent search of the hideout led to the recovery of two (2) AK-47 rifles, four (4) AK-47 magazines, sixty-four (64) rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition, one red TVS Neo-NX motorcycle, and other incriminating exhibits.
“CP Giwa has ordered sustained operational and investigative efforts to track down and apprehend the fleeing suspects, reiterating the Command’s unwavering commitment to cracking down on violent criminals and dismantling their networks in Enugu State”
He urged citizens to remain law-abiding, vigilant, and supportive of the Police by providing credible information that will aid crime prevention and fighting efforts.
