Nigerian Army troops in collaboration with other security agencies have raided identified camps of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), in Umudi Forest and Umuaku areas of Umunneochi local government area of Abia State.
A statement by the Nigerian Army posted on its official X handle said troops on Thursday following intelligence also conducted offensive operations on identified IPOB/ESN camps in Ihechiowa community of Arochukwu local government area of the State.
The statement said troops encountered resistance on the first terrorists’ camp and following firefight, troops neutralised two terrorists, while others fled.
The camp was subsequently destroyed.
The dogged troops proceeded to destroy a shrine and another camp with several items recovered from the sites.
Troops during the offensives recovered one AK-47 rifle with a magazine containing 79 rounds of 7.62mm (special) ammunition,15 Pump-action cartridges, three Baofeng radios, two daggers, five strike face plates, 16 phones, five solar panel chargers,four power banks, a pair of desert boots, two Nigeria Police black belts, one camp gas, and a sum of N2,000.
Other items recovered included; one ATM card, two voter’s cards, one national ID card, one NURTW card, four wristwatches, a pair of knee guards, six bags, five phone batteries, one torchlight, a nylon bag containing Cannabis Sativa, one umbrella, five rings, one ornamental neck chain, three wristbands, one IPOB beret and a container of drugs.
The statement said the operation marked a significant step in the ongoing effort to dismantle the operational capabilities of IPOB/ESN in the South-East region.
“The security forces remain committed to restoring peace and order in Abia State and ensuring the safety of residents,” it stated.
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