Agunechemba's Director of Operations, Chief Chinenye Ihenko, handing over the recovered ammunition to the army, in Awka...Credit: Agunechemba
The Anambra State security outfit, Agunechemba Security Squad, says it has dismantled suspected gunmen’s camps in Orumba North and Orumba South Local Government Areas, recovering a cache of arms, including two General Purpose Machine Guns and locally made rocket launchers.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the Publicity Secretary of Agunechemba, Mr Nweke Nweke, said the locally made rocket launchers had been handed over to the Nigerian Army.
Nweke said the operation followed intelligence gathering and undercover operations carried out by operatives of the outfit at major security flashpoints in Anambra South Senatorial District over the past few days, describing it as a significant breakthrough in the fight against insecurity.
According to him, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, commended Governor Chukwuma Soludo for the operations of the Agunechemba Security Squad and reiterated that the Nigerian Army would continue to partner with other security agencies, including Agunechemba, to combat crime in the state.
He said, “The Agunechemba Security Squad has recorded yet another feat in the fight against insecurity following the dislodgement of camps of gunmen in Orumba North and South Local Government Areas and the recovery of a cache of arms, including two General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMGs) and locally made rocket launchers, which were handed over to the Nigerian Army.
“Consequently, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has commended Governor Chukwuma Soludo over the operations of the Agunechemba Security Squad, reiterating that the Army will continue to partner with other security organisations such as Agunechemba in fighting crime and criminality in the state.
“This success story is on the account of intelligence gathering and undercover operations of the outfit at major security flashpoints in Anambra South Senatorial District in the last few days.”
Nweke said the gesture reflected the outfit’s commitment to fighting crime and enhancing security in the state.
He added that the handover of the weapons took place on Saturday at the office of Agunechemba’s Director of Operations in Awka and was led by Chief Chinenye Ihenko.
Speaking at the event, Ihenko, who represented the Governor’s Special Adviser on Community Security, Kenneth Emeakayi, described the transfer of the weapons as a demonstration of the partnership between the military and Agunechemba.
He emphasised the importance of collaboration with federal security agencies and pledged continued joint efforts to improve security in the state.
According to Ihenko, the operations that led to the recovery of the weapons were a significant achievement for Agunechemba in the fight against criminality.
He further assured the public of the outfit’s commitment to its responsibilities under the state’s homeland security framework.
Ihenko praised the operatives for their success, noting that they suffered no casualties despite coming under attack from armed gunmen.
“This operation is among our greatest achievements; our team performed valiantly without any losses. When confronted by the gunmen, they retreated, leaving their weapons behind and fleeing with injuries.
“We express appreciation to Governor Chukwuma Soludo for the support provided to Agunechemba, which has invigorated our efforts to reclaim areas previously dominated by criminals, particularly in Orumba North and South, Ihiala, and Ogbaru LGAs,” he said.
He urged residents to continue supporting Agunechemba, saying tackling insecurity required collective effort.
Also speaking, the Commander of the 302 Artillery Regiment (General Support), Onitsha, Col. Buteus Yakubu, represented by Lt. P.O. Idowu, commended Agunechemba’s achievements.
He said the Nigerian Army was pleased with the collaboration among the military, the Nigeria Police Force in Anambra State and Agunechemba.
The event ended with the formal handover of two General Purpose Machine Guns and a locally made rocket launcher, followed by an exchange of pleasantries among personnel of the Nigerian Army, Agunechemba leadership and members of the Anambra State House of Assembly.
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