The Anambra State Police Command has recovered two AK-47 rifles stolen from two police formations years ago.
A release by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, stated that one of the rifles was stolen when Zone 13 Headquarters, Ukpo, was attacked by unknown gunmen in 2021.
He said the second rifle was stolen from Area Command Headquarters, Ogidi, early last year when the formation was attacked by insurgents.
He said the recovery was due to painstaking intelligence gathering by undercover operatives deployed by the state command.
He said: “This led to the uncovering of a location where the arms were hidden in Nnobi, Idemili South LGA of the State.
“Commissioner of Police Aderemi Adeoye commended the operatives for their diligence and urged them not to relent until perpetrators of the attacks which claimed police lives are brought to justice.”
He quoted the commissioner as assuring the team that every logistical support they require will be provided until the objectives are achieved.
