Anambra security Kpai 6 suspected gunmen, lose 1 officer for Ogbaru Bang Bang Gbege.

Anambra security Kpai 6 suspected gunmen, lose 1 officer for Ogbaru Bang Bang Gbege.

Security forces for Anambra State don kill six suspected members of one armed group during joint operation for Amiyi area, Ogbaru Local Government Area. One security operative die for the operation, while another one sustain injury.

The operation, wey reportedly happen on Saturday, August 22, 2026, take place around River Niger creek after security forces don spend several days dey gather intelligence about suspected armed criminals wey dey operate for the area.

The joint security team reportedly include officers from Nigeria Police Force Rapid Response Squad for Awkuzu, Department of State Services (DSS), 302 Artillery Regiment for Onitsha, Nigerian Navy and community based Agunechemba operatives.

The team say Dem  trek for about four hours for difficult ground and thick palm forest before dem reach one camp wey dem believe say the armed group dey use.

Security authorities say the suspects open fire after dem see the security operatives, and this one lead to serious gun battle wey last for some time.

After the fight, six suspects reportedly die, while other members of the group run enter the surrounding area. Reports also say some of the suspects wey escape fit don get gunshot wounds.

Security personnel recover two pump action guns and charms from the area. Dem also destroy structures wey dem believe say the armed group dey use as their operational bases.

But the operation suffer serious setback when one explosive device wey security authorities suspect say the armed group plant for the area explode.

One security operative die from the explosion, while another one sustain injury and dem rush am go hospital for treatment.

Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, praise the security personnel and community based operatives wey take part for the operation.

The commissioner say the operation show why intelligence sharing, cooperation between different security agencies and support from local communities important for fighting violent criminal groups.

He also send condolence to the family and colleagues of the security operative wey die, while he wish the injured officer quick recovery.

This latest operation happen as security forces continue to carry out operations across Anambra, especially for areas where armed groups don establish camps and attack security personnel and civilians.

Earlier this month, troops from Nigerian Army 15 Brigade, together with DSS and Agunechemba operatives, reportedly destroy three camps for Osuakwa area close to Ihiala Ogbaru boundary. Security forces also recover guns and explosives during the operation, while three suspected IPOB/ESN members reportedly die.

But the particular group wey dey involved for this latest Ogbaru operation never get clear confirmation from the reports wey obaland magazine review.

Even though the incident happen against the background of separatist related violence and other criminal activities for South East Nigeria, available reports only describe the people wey die as members of one suspected armed group.

This difference dey important when dem dey report security operations, especially for South East, where authorities don previously link some armed groups to separatist organisations. At the same time, some analysts and observers don warn say criminal groups fit also operate under separatist names.

The European Union Agency for Asylum also note say different security threats dey affect Anambra, with some attacks linked to separatist elements while other incidents reportedly involve criminal groups.

Anambra Police Command say dem go continue with intelligence led operations to destroy criminal camps, recover illegal guns and stop violent groups from establishing bases across the state.