Troops Raid IPOB/ESN Hideout, Neutralize Suspect

Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralized a member of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB/ESN while raiding their hideout at Ihiteukwa Community in Orsu Local  Government Area of Imo State.

The suspect was neutralized after an intense firefight on Saturday 2nd March 2024 and 3 Improvised Explosive Devices (IED), one Toyota Highlander SUV, one Hilux vehicle, 8 rounds of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition, 6 rounds of 7.62mm (NATO) ammunition and one locally fabricated single barrel gun was recovered.

According to the Director of Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu on Sunday, a pair of proscribed Biafran uniforms one solar panel, one CCTV camera, 10 mobile phones, batteries, a bundle of proscribed Biafran Currency, 3 solar street lights, 3 jungle hats, pairs of black boots and assorted charms were also recovered.

Similarly, the statement by Major General Nwachukwu revealed that terrorists scampered into bushes when troops of the Nigerian Army, in a separate operation, engaged the IPOB/ESN terrorists in a firefight at the crossing point in Akawa Nneato general area of Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia State.

“On exploiting further after the shootout, troops recovered one AK-47 Rifle loaded with 19 rounds of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition, 2 empty magazines and one FN Rifle loaded with 4 rounds of 7.62mm (NATO) ammunition.”

Meanwhile, the troops operating in the Kawara general area of Birnin Gwari Forest in Kaduna State also cleared and destroyed a series of terrorist camps in the area.

“During the operation, troops recovered 3 motorbikes, one PKT Gun link containing 246 rounds of 7.62mm by 39mm ammunition, one woodland camouflage, and a pair of Desert boots. Other items recovered include 3 magazine carriers and one Boafeng Radio.”

The statement stated that the troops had dominated the general areas and conducted further exploits in pursuit of the insurgents.