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NSCDC breaks criminal network in Ebonyi, Benue border, recovers AK-47, pump action gun

NSCDC breaks criminal network in Ebonyi, Benue border, recovers AK-47, pump action gun
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The NSCDC Ebonyi State Command successfully dismantled criminal hideouts along the Ebonyi–Benue border following credible intelligence. The operation, led by the Intelligence and Investigation Department and the Commandant's Special Squad, resulted in the recovery of several illegal weapons and charms.
Context & Background
  • ✦The operation targeted border communities in Izzi Local Government Area, which are often vulnerable to criminal activities.
  • ✦The NSCDC is actively working to ensure security for residents before, during, and after the election period.
Key Figures & Named Entities
•DSC Emmanuella Obianuju Ibeneme, Public Relations Officer, confirmed the operation details.•CC Francis Chika Nnadi, State Commandant, issued a warning to criminal elements and pledged continued security collaboration.
Outlook & Next Steps
The Command remains on high alert and has urged the public to continue providing timely and actionable information to assist in identifying and apprehending criminal elements.
Key Takeaways
AI Summary
  • ✦The NSCDC Ebonyi State Command successfully dismantled criminal hideouts located along the Ebonyi–Benue border in Izzi Local Government Area.
  • ✦The operation resulted in the seizure of various weapons, including an AK-47 rifle, a pump-action gun, a locally made pistol, and live ammunition.
  • ✦State Commandant CC Francis Chika Nnadi has reaffirmed the command's commitment to collaborating with sister agencies to secure the state during and after the election period.
Key Facts:Sunday: The NSCDC Ebonyi State Command released an official statement regarding the successful operation.Not specified: The operation led to the recovery of one AK-47 rifle, one double magazine, four rounds of live ammunition, five knives, criminal charms, one locally made pistol, and one pump-action gun.
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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Ebonyi State Command, has dismantled criminal hideouts across the Ebonyi–Benue border in Izzi Local Government Area of the state.DSC Emmanuella Obianuju Ibeneme, Ebonyi State Command Public Relations Officer, in a statement on Sunday, said the...

Frequently Asked Questions About This Story

Where did the NSCDC conduct the operation to dismantle criminal hideouts?

The operation was conducted across the Ebonyi–Benue border in the Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.

What items were recovered during the NSCDC sting operation?

Operatives recovered one AK-47 rifle, one double magazine, four rounds of live ammunition, five knives, assorted criminal charms, one locally made pistol, and one pump-action gun.

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