The Enugu State Police Command has introduced the killing of two members of the Jap Safety Community, a safety outfit of the Indigenous Folks of Biafra throughout a raid on their camp.
A press release on Sunday by the command’s spokesman, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, indicated that one AK-47 rifle, one submachine gun, one stainless pump-action gun, 27 reside and 23 expended rounds of seven.62 mm caliber ammunition had been recovered after the raid.
Ndukwe stated that the intelligence-guided raid was carried out by operatives of the command serving in Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad, on March 30, 2024, at about 2:30 a.m of their camp in Akwuke group, Enugu South Native Authorities Space of the state.
The assertion stated it was in pursuance of the Easter crime prevention methods devised by the Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu.
“The operatives had been, nonetheless, met with resistance from the renegades, who opened fireplace upon sighting them, however they had been subdued by the superior firepower of the operatives,” the Ndukwe stated.
“Two of the felony components had been neutralised, whereas others escaped with various levels of gunshot wounds. One AK-47 rifle, one submachine gun (SMG), one stainless pump-action gun (PAG), 27 reside and 23 expended rounds of seven.62 mm caliber ammunition had been recovered after the raid.
“Additionally recovered are 5 reside cartridges, and a small blue-colored Gideon New Testomony bible used to hide objects suspected to be appeal.
“A preliminary investigation reveals that the breech variety of the recovered AK-47 was wiped off and that the felony components are chargeable for a number of assaults and carting away of law enforcement officials rifles, because the rifle’s journal bore the Nigeria Police Power color. Additional discreet investigations are ongoing.
“In the meantime, the Commissioner of Police, whereas commending the Operatives for the operational feat, has reaffirmed the Command’s unwavering dedication to rid Enugu State of unrepentant criminals.
“He, nonetheless, solicits the continued help of the citizenry, whereas urging them and house owners of medical services, specifically, to report individuals discovered with gunshot wounds to the police,” the assertion famous.
