Anambra State governor, Charles Soludo
By Tony Folarin Obajemu
In what appeared like a renewed onslaught against unknown gunmen in Anambra State, the newly formed security outfit, Agunechemba, on Monday ,raided the Lilu, a dangerous area of Ihiala Local Government Area and killed not less than six gunmen.
Three other suspects fled their camps with gunshot injuries.
Reports have it that Agunechemba Security Squad had taken control of two camps in the area, urging villagers to resume their daily activities, stating that peace has been restored to the community.
Lilu community has been a hotspot for gunmen activities, with reports of kidnapped victims being held in dug-out pits while awaiting ransom payments.
A source within the security squad, revealed that the outfit had conducted sustained surveillance in the area before launching the operation.
The source attributed the success of the operation to the cooperation of local residents, who were tired of living under the control of the gunmen.
Prior to the raid, the security squad had also stormed the Umuoji Community in Idemili North LGA, neutralizing two suspected gunmen and recovered arms and charms allegedly used in previous operations.
In a related development, Presidents General of various communities in Anambra state, have begun compiling an inventory of residents, as well as operators of bars and eateries, to facilitate effective profiling.
According to Titis Akpudo, PG of Anambra State Association of Town Unions (ASATU), it has become imperative to complement the efforts of Agunechemba security squad, ensuring strict compliance with Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s directives.
