Anambra State Police Command has recovered two AK-47 rifles stolen from two police formations a few years back.
One of the rifles according to the state police command ‘s spokesman, Deputy Superintendent of Police, DSP Ikenga Tochukwu was stolen when Zone 13 Headquarters, Ukpo was attacked by gunmen in 2021.
He stated that the second rifle was stolen from Area Command Headquarters, Ogidi early last year when the formation was attacked by insurgents.
He explained that painstaking intelligence gathering by undercover operatives led to the uncovering of a location where the arms were hidden in Nnobi, Idemili South LGA of the state.
The police image-maker stated that the state commissioner of police, CP Aderemi Adeoye, has commended the operatives for their diligence and urged them not to relent until perpetrators of the attacks which claimed police lives are brought to justice.
Adeoye further assured the team that every logistic support they require would be provided until the objectives are achieved.
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