Anambra Police Command have killed five criminals suspected to be members of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Eastern Security Network (ESN).

Commissioner of Police, Echeng Echeng, who informed this in a statement, said the suspects were shot dead during a gun duel between the gang and joint security forces in Akwaihedi, Nnewi south, a border town between Imo and Anambra States.

He said two rocket launchers, four Ak47 rifles, one automatic pump action, four magazines, eight live ammunition, police berets, charms and other incriminating items were recovered from the deceased.

The statement reads: “By 3 pm( today) joint security forces in a village, Akwaihedi, Nnewi south, a border town between Imo and Anambra State accosted a deadly gang of five operating on motorbikes suspected to be members of proscribed Indigenous People of Brafia (IPOB) and Eastern Security Network (ESN) who were en route to Anambra for a planned attack/operation.

“The operatives engaged the assailants, neutralized five of the gang members, and recovered two rocket launchers, four Ak47 rifles, one automatic pump action, four magazines, eight live ammunition, police berets, charms and other incriminating items.”