IED

IED event in Cross River State, Akampka area, Nigeria on Thu 21st September 2023

21st September 2023

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Cross River State Police Command, yesterday, made a major breakthrough when it uncovered and busted an Improvised Explosive Device, IED/gun manufacturing factory at Osomba community in Akampka Local Government Area of the state. The operation, which lasted over four hours saw the recovery of remote controlled IEDs, detonators, other explosive devices, several automatic weapons, dozens of locally made double barrels and pistols while nine suspects were arrested, including bomb makers.

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Nigeria (NGA)

Cross River State ( Akampka area )

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