By Anthony Uwadiegwu
The Cross River state Police Command, under the leadership of the new Commissioner of Police, CP Ukachi Opara, has apprehended six Ambazionian separatists in Akamkpa Local Government Area of the state.
Briefing journalists weekend at the Command Headquarters, Diamond Hill Calabar, the Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Igiri Ewa disclosed that the six Ambazionian separatists were arrested on the 10th of October at 6 All Nations Road in Akamkpa LGA.
“We got a tip off, we arrested three Ambazionian fighters residing at 6 All Nation Rd, in Akamkpa, when they were picked up, upon a search that was conducted several weapons were recovered.
“Based on the confession of the suspects, three others were later apprehended and investigation is ongoing,” Igiri said.
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According to DSP Igiri, those arrested includes four Cameroonian nationals, and two Nigerians, five male and one female.
He further listed items recoverd to include one (1) GPMG Machine gun with its stand, one (1)
Rifle, three (3) G3 Rifles, one (1) empty assault magazine, five (5) empty
Magazines, three (3) Makarov pistols, GPMG Chain, six (6) AK-47
magazines, three (3) Makarov empty magazines,
Others he said were one hundred and eight ammunition, sixteen (16) improvised explosive dynamite device
seven (7) pairs of desert boots, six (6) Ambazonian rebel booklet
flags, one (1) bullet proof, six (6) Ambazonian Army stamp,
jungle hat, and criminal charms,” he disclosed.
He revealed that the case file has been transferred to State CID for discreet and diligent prosecution.
Earlier, the 45th Commissioner of Police, CP Ukachi Opara warned men and officers of the Command to be more civil and professional while dealing with members of the public.
CP opara, who took over as the 45th Commissioner of Police from CP Augustine Grimah, said it was important that the rights of the citizens were protected, especially by law enforcement officers, including the police.
He assured Cross Riverians of working round the clock to ensure that they slept with their two eyes closed, urging the people to support the police by giving useful information at all times.