The Cross River State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of six suspected Ambazonian rebels who invaded Akamkpa Local Government Area of the State.
The command’s spokesperson, Ewa Igri, stated that the suspected separatists were nabbed on Saturday, following credible intelligence gathering.
He described the feat as a breakthrough for the law enforcement agency.
He said that the suspects, whose age ranges between 18 and 36 years, were paraded with various weapons, improvised explosives devices, booths, charms, and flags.
Igri said they were found with various weapons, improvised explosives devices, boots, charms and flags.
Ambazonia is a political entity proclaimed by Anglophone separatists who are seeking independence from Cameroon.
Since 2017, Ambazonian rebels have engaged in armed conflict with the Cameroonian military, in what is known as the Anglophone crisis.
– NAN