The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has dismantled several criminal hideouts along the Ebonyi-Benue border in Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. Ebonyi-Benue border in Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.
The operation led to the recovery of an AK-47 rifle, a pump-action gun and other dangerous weapons.
The NSCDC Public Relations Officer in Ebonyi State, DSC Emmanuella Obianuju Ibeneme, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, explaining that the operation followed credible intelligence about criminal activities in the area.
Inside Benue state:
Osun Police Probe Death Of 20-Year-Old Benue Farm Worker Found Hanging On Tree
Police Confirm Abduction of Catholic Priest in Benue, Launch Rescue Operation
Police Rescue Catholic Priest, Seven Others Abducted in Benue, Arrest Two Suspects
She said operatives of the Intelligence and Investigation Department carried out the operation alongside members of the Commandant’s Special Squad.
According to her, the coordinated operation was conducted at different locations within the community, leading to the recovery of one AK-47 rifle, a double magazine, four rounds of live ammunition, five knives, suspected criminal charms, a locally made pistol and a pump-action gun.
The State Commandant, CC Francis Chika Nnadi, warned criminal elements against engaging in activities capable of threatening the peace and security of Ebonyi State.
He assured residents that the command would continue working with other security agencies to rid the state of criminal activities.
Nnadi also assured residents of border communities of adequate security before, during and after the forthcoming elections.
He urged members of the public to remain vigilant and provide security agencies with credible and timely information that could help identify and arrest criminals.
About the Author
