Troops of the Nigerian Army have killed a member of Indigenous People of Biafra/Eastern Security Network, IPOB/ESN fighter in Ihiteukwa Community in Orsu Local government Area of Imo State.
The Director Army Public Relations, Major General
Onyema Nwachukwu, confirmed this on Sunday in a statement
where he said arms and ammunition were recovered after clearing the hideouts of the gang.
The fighter was neutralized after an intense firefight on Saturday March 2, 2024, according to Major General Nwachukwu said the gallant troops overpowered fighters and conducted a search in their hideout.
He said the troops recovered 3 Improvised Explosive Devices (IED), one Toyota Highlander Spot Utility Vehicle, a Hilux vehicle, 8 rounds of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition, 6 rounds of 7.62mm (NATO) ammunition and one locally fabricated single barrel gun.
The Army spokesman said troops recovered 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.
Other items recovered from the IPO/ESN fighters hideout, according to him, include a pair of proscribed Biafran uniform, one solar panel, one Close Circuit television camera.
This is in addition to 10 mobile phones, batteries, a bundle of proscribed Biafran Currency, 3 solar street lights, 3 jungle hats, pairs of black boots and assorted charms.
In a separate operation, Major General Nwachukwu revealed that troops conducted by own troops at a suspected IPOB/ESN crossing point in Akawa Nneato general area of Umunneochi Local government Area of Abia State.
He explained that the Nigerian Army troops engaged the terrorists in a firefight resulting in the terrorists scampering in disarray into nearby bushes.
On exploiting further after the shootout, troops recovered one AK-47 Rifle loaded with 19 rounds of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition, 2 expended magazines and one FN Rifle loaded with 4 rounds of 7.62mm (NATO) ammunition.
In similar vein, troops operating in the Kawara general area of Birnin Gwari Forest in Kaduna State, cleared and destroyed a series of terrorists’ 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.
Consequently, troops have dominated the general area and conducting further exploits in pursuit of the insurgents.
Major General Nwachukwu further assured that the Nigerian Army remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of citizens and will continue to sustain operations to sanitize troubled areas in order to restore peace and stability in Nigeria.
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