A Joint Security team has neutralized six criminal armed-gang members in the early hours of Saturday, 22nd August 2026 at Amiyi, Ogbaru Local Government Area in Anambra State, leaving one of the operatives dead.
In a statement, the spokesman of the Nigeria police Command in the State, SP Ikenga Tochukwu said the intelligence-led operation was carriedout by Police Force from the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu and Department of State Services (DSS).
Other members of the team are; 302 Artillery Regiment, Onitsha; Nigerian Navy personnel from Ogbaru; and Agunachamba operatives from the community, according to the police spokesman.
The statement said: “Acting on credible intelligence, the team trekked for about four hours through difficult terrain and dense palm forest before arriving at an identified camp suspected to be occupied by an armed criminal group.
“On sighting the security personnel, the suspects opened fire, leading to a prolonged exchange of gunfire. At the end of the encounter, six suspected members of the armed group were neutralized, while others fled the area, with some reportedly sustaining gunshot injuries.
“The operatives recovered two pump-action guns and charms from the camps. The identified camps and structures believed to be associated with the group were subsequently dismantled.
“The operation, however, recorded the death of one security operative and injury to another when an explosive device suspected to have been planted in the area detonated, the statement added.
“The injured operative is currently receiving medical attention in a hospital”, according to the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama.
The police boss, commended the courage, resilience and professionalism of the security personnel and community-based operatives who participated in the operation despite the difficult terrain and hostile environment.
He described the successful operation as a further demonstration of the importance of intelligence sharing, inter-agency cooperation and community support in confronting violent criminal elements and disrupting their operational bases.
He also commiserated with the family, colleagues and associates of the fallen security operative, while wishing the injured operative a speedy and full recovery.
CP Ama reassured residents of the State that the Command, in collaboration with other security agencies and relevant stakeholders, will continue to sustain intelligence-led operations aimed at dismantling criminal camps, recovering illegal arms and preventing violent groups from establishing operational footholds in any part of Anambra State.
