Joint security operatives in Imo State have destroyed some strongholds of criminal elements terrorizing the State, and recovered various dangerous weapons.
The joint security operation was made up of the Police, Military and Department of Security Service, DSS.
The team smashed dangerous locations harbouring criminal elements within the axis of Ezioha in Mbaitoli LGA and Umuele, Ubuakpu and Amakor in Njaba LGA.
The spokesperson of the State Police Command, DSP Henry Okoye gave the hint in a press statement as heads of the various security agencies paid an operational visit to the various joint security outlets to boost their morale.
Okoye stated that during the ongoing operations, some identified terrorists’ camps within the areas were successfully dismantled.
He stated that in the course of the encounter, several terrorists were neutralized, while some suspects were arrested for further investigation as others escaped with bullet wounds.
The Command’s spokesperson revealed that exhibits recovered from the camps included a large cache of arms and ammunition, while Improvised Explosive Devices, IEDs, were safely detonated by the Joint Explosive Ordnance Disposal, EOD, team, alongside other incriminating items.
“The high-powered visit was aimed at boosting the morale of the operatives, assessing the progress of the mission, and reaffirming the united resolve of security agencies to restore peace and security across the State,” he stated.
The Chief Security Heads, in their separate remarks, commended the gallant efforts of the operatives, noting their professionalism, discipline, and resilience in confronting terrorism and other violent crimes.