He said that the armed criminals had been operating as kidnappers, rapists, etc. for close to two years from camps set up in Aguluezechukwu and Ogboji communities.
“The security personnels in the state clamped on them and in the process of fleeing, they set Aguata LGA headquarters ablaze,” he said.
The governor reiterated his stance on offering amnesty to those in the bush, so they can be rehabilated and become useful to the society.
Soludo, however, stressed that those who refused the offer would face the full wrath of the Law because they can’t intimidate the people of the state.
He further revealed that 85% of the criminals are from a particular state in South East while the remaining 15% come from other states.
Items recovered in their camps are registers of kidnapped victims, weapons, charms, etc.
Soludo assured the people that peace and stability would return in Anambra and SouthEast.
“Anybody in the bush is a criminal and will be treated as such. We will come after criminals because the people’s power must triumph.
“We must create a liveable and prosperous homeland where peace, security and progress must thrive,” he said.
