Police Discover Explosive Devices in Anambra, Photos Emerge

Police Discover Explosive Devices in Anambra, Photos Emerge

  • The Anambra police command has announced the discovery of 19 IEDs during a joint raid of criminal camps in the state
  • According to the police, the raid was a joint operation between the police, military, NSCDC, and vigilante group
  • The police spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, attributed the success of the operation to credible intelligence gathered about the gang's activities

The Anambra State Police Command has achieved a significant victory in the fight against crime, dismantling a notorious criminal camp in Nimo, Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra state.

The raid, which took place on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, was a joint operation involving the Nigeria Police Force, the military, civil defense, and Anambra vigilante operatives. The operation was a resounding success, resulting in the destruction of multiple makeshift structures within the camp and the recovery of 19 unexploded improvised explosive devices (IEDs).

The police has discovered some unexploded IEDs in Anambra state, during a joint operation with the military and other security forces.
Police uncover IEDs in Anambra state Photo Credit: @CCSoludo
Source: Twitter

Furthermore, the fleeing suspects suffered significant injuries, including bullet wounds. The police spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, attributed the success of the operation to credible intelligence gathered about the gang's activities and information extracted from suspects apprehended during ongoing police operations across the state.

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Police boss commends Anambra joint operation

Vanguard reported that the Commissioner of Police in Anambra, CP Nnaghe Itam, commended the joint effort and stressed the importance of continued collaboration between security agencies and the public to maintain safety during and beyond the festive season.

He urged proprietors of private and public hospitals to report any individuals presenting with bullet wounds or suspicious injuries to the nearest police station, highlighting the critical role of this measure in tracking down fleeing suspects and curbing further criminal activities.

The Anambra State Police Command has assured the public of its commitment to maintaining security dominance through sustained patrols and targeted operations. This operation is a testament to the command's dedication to ensuring a peaceful Yuletide season for all. The police have also called on the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities.

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Anambra governor announces new minimum wage

Legit.ng earlier reported that Charles Soludo, the governor of Anambra, has approved an N7,000 minimum wage for state workers and urged them to prepare for their pensions.

The governor also announced the approval of an N10,000 monthly cash award for state pensioners pending salary review.

This came as his counterpart in Enugu, Peter Mbah, announced N80,000 minimum wage for workers in the state.

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Bada Yusuf (Politics and Current Affairs Editor) Yusuf Amoo Bada is an accomplished writer with 7 years of experience in journalism and writing, he is also politics and current affairs editor with Legit.ng. He holds B.A in Literature from OAU, and Diploma in Mass Comm. He has obtained certificates in Google's Advance Digital Reporting, News Lab workshop. He previously worked as an Editor with OperaNews. Legit’s Best Editor of the Year for Politics and Current Affairs Desk (2023). Contact: bada.yusuf.amoo@corp.legit.ng