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Security Operatives Dislodge IPOB/ESN From Anambra Hideout, Recover Arms
The notorious groups have serially launched attacks on defenceless civilians and security targets from the hideout.
Troops 302 Regiment of the Nigerian Army, operatives of the Nigerian Navy, Department of State Services and Nigeria Police Force have dislodged camps belonging to Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Eastern Security Network (ESN) at Idara Nnebo, Ihe Mbosi villages and Ukpor in Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State.
The notorious groups have serially launched attacks on defenceless civilians and security targets from the hideout.
Afrika Eyes gathered that that operation conducted in the early hours of Saturday 25 June 2022, troops cleared IPOB fire positions and Improvised Explosive Devices to dislodge the criminals from their hideouts.
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A statement by Brig Gen Onyema Nwachukwu, Director, Army Public Relations said, “During the operations, troops recovered two AK-47 rifles, three magazines with five rounds of 7.62 mm (Special) ammunition, two pump action rifles and one locally fabricated gun. Other items include three power generators, among others.
“Similarly, troops of 103 Battalion conducted a raid operation on IPOB/ ESN camp at Nkwere Inyi Forest in Oji River Local Government of Enugu State.
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“The encounter forced the criminals to flee in disarray, while troops recovered one Lexus and a Toyota Highlander SUV suspected to have been snatched by the criminals. Other items recovered include two motorcycles, one double barrel gun and seven live cartridges.
Troops Dislodge IPOB/ESN From Anambra Hideout, Recover Arms
“Members of the public are enjoined to continue to support troops with credible information on the activities of the criminal elements in the region.”