Troops of 14 Brigade, Ohafia, have arrested 21 persons, including personnel from various security agencies, over alleged extortion and illegal stop-and-search activities along the Enugu–Port Harcourt highway in Abia State.
According to intelligence sources quoted by security analyst, Zagagola Magama on Thursday, the personnel were arrested during Operation Checkmate duties in Ohafia Local Government Area.
It was gathered that the operation led to the interception of individuals allegedly involved in unauthorised stop-and-search and extortion activities around the Ihitte Uboma axis.
Those arrested include one personnel of the Nigerian Army, six from the Nigerian Navy, one from the Nigerian Air Force, three police officers, one officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, three operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, three personnel of the Nigeria Immigration Service, and three officers of the Nigeria Customs Service.
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The source added that the arrested personnel are currently in military custody for further investigation and appropriate disciplinary action.
The operation was part of ongoing efforts to curb illegal activities along major highways and restore order in the area.