Operatives of the Anambra State Command of the Nigeria Hunters and Forest Security Service (NHFSS) have gunned down no fewer than six hoodlums in Umuem Anam in Anambra East Local Government Area.
Two of the criminals were also arrested and handed over to the police.
Led by CSO Ojukwu of Umuoba Anam, the NHFSS in collaboration with some men of the state vigilante group had laid siege to a camp located at a forest in Umuem Anam, a hideout of the unknown gunmen and neutralised some if them in a gun duel that ensued.
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Ojukwu also disclosed that some of the NHFSS operatives sustained injuries during the battle but none died.
He said that after a search was conducted on the camp, several items were found, including human heads and other human parts Lexus 350 and 2 AK-47 rifles.
The camp was consequently demolished and set burnt down while all recovered items were handed over to the police.
