Residents of Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia state and neighbouring Anambra state communities can now heave a sigh of relief following the dismantling of a suspected criminal camp located within Umuobasi Isuochi Forest in Umunneochi Local Government Area by the Abia State Police Command.
The victory, according to the command, came on Sunday leveraging on actionable intelligence.
A statement signed by the Spokesperson of the command, DSP Maureen Chinaka, indicates that Operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit of the Command, in collaboration with the local security outfit in Umuobasi, carried out the operation, leading to the destruction of the criminal camps and the disruption of criminal activities in the area.
According to the statement, monitoring of the area is still ongoing and every effort must be put in to deal with the criminal elements in the area.
The statement further restated the preparedness of the Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Danladi Isa, to ensure there will be no hiding place for criminals within the state.
It also enjoins members of the public as partners in crime prevention, to report any security concerns, suspicious persons, or activities to the nearest police station.
