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Nigerian Army Bursts IPOB/ESN Camps In Anambra, Imo, Enugu States

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Troops of the Nigerian Army conducting clearance operations in the southeast region have routed some members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed unit, the Eastern Security Network (ESN) in Anambra and Imo States respectively.

Naija News reports troops of 82 Division Nigerian Army carried out the operation at Azia, Orsumoghu, Lilu Forest, Mbosi and Uli in Ihiala and Orsu Local Government Areas of Anambra and Imo States respectively on Wednesday 23rd February, 2022.

This was disclosed in a statement on Thursday by the Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu.

He stated that the IPOB/ESN fighters attempted to ambush the troops but were overpowered by the gallant soldiers who successfully cleared the forests and the adjoining areas.

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During the clearance operations, the troops uncovered decomposing remains of kidnapped and murdered victims dumped in a deep well by members of the proscribed groups.

During the operation, one of the criminals was killed, three suspects were arrested and one Pump Action Shotgun, two live Cartridges, two mobile phones, One black coloured Toyota Hilux vehicle, a polythene bag containing substances suspected to be Cannabis, and the sum of #1, 920 were recovered.

Nwachukwu added that troops of 82 Division Nigerian Army in collaboration with operatives of the Nigerian Police in a separate operation on Thursday bursted an IPOB/ESN syndicate that disrupted the just concluded Local Government Council elections at some polling stations in Nkanu West of Enugu State.

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“During the intelligence-driven operation, carried out around Centenary Estate Obeagu Uno, troops uncovered 7 AK 47 rifles, 2 Pump Action rifles, 10 rifle Magazines, 8 live cartridges, 74 live rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition, one hand grenade, a tipper truck containing 3 corpses among other items. The items have been handed over to Enugu State Police Command for further action.”

“The Nigerian Army reassures residents of South East Nigeria of our commitment to restoring lasting peace in the region,” Nwachukwu said in the statement.