Nigerian police officers
By Akeem Atoyebi
The Cross River State police command says it has arrested on Saturday six suspected Ambazonian rebels after invading Akamkpa Local Government Area of the state.
The command’s Spokesperson, Ewa Igri, stated that the suspected separatists were nabbed as a result of intelligence information, describing the feat as a breakthrough for the law enforcement agency.
He said that the suspects, whose age ranges between 18 and 36, were paraded with various weapons, improvised explosives devices, booths, charms and flags.
Igri added that they were found with various weapons, improvised explosives devices, booths, charms and flags.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Ambazonia, is a political entity proclaimed by Anglophone separatists, who are seeking independence from Cameroon.
Since 2017, Ambazonian rebels have engaged in armed conflict with the Cameroonian military, in what is known as the Anglophone Crisis.
