The Anambra State Police Command has said that it has recovered two AK-47 rifles stolen from two police headquarters some years back in the state.
The Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, who made this known in a statement on Monday in Awka said that one of the rifles was stolen when Zone 13 Headquarters, Ukpo was attacked by unknown gunmen in 2021.
He said that the second rifle was stolen from Area Command Headquarters, Ogidi early 2023 when the formation was attacked by insurgents.
“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 Commissioner of Police, CP Aderemi Adeoye, who commended the operatives for their diligence urged them not to relent until perpetrators of the attacks which claimed Police lives are brought to Justice.
“He assured the team that every logistic support they require would be provided until the objectives are achieved,” the police spokesperson said.