Joint security Forces in Anambra State have neutralised three suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN).
The clearance operation was confirmed in an official statement released by the Nigerian Army on Saturday, marking a major milestone in ongoing regional counter-terrorism efforts.
The intense gun battle occurred during a 15-hour coordinated raid on August 15, 2026, according to a statement by the Army.
The criminals ultimately fell to the superior firepower of the combined security team, which comprised personnel from the Department of State Services (DSS), the Agunechemba Vigilante Group, and elite military units.
Troops of the newly established 15 Brigade of the Nigerian Army led the offensive, successfully dismantling three active terrorist camps.
The targeted strongholds were strategically located at Osuakwa, situated along the volatile boundary corridor between the Ihiala and Ogbaru Local Government Areas.
Acting swiftly on credible intelligence, the security personnel completely overran and demolished the insurgent infrastructure.
The decisive demolition ensures that these strategic locations can no longer be utilized as operational bases or safe havens for violent criminal elements in the state.
Operating under the auspices of the Joint Task Force South East, Operation UDO KA, the troops recovered a substantial cache of weapons and logistics.
Recovered items include one FN rifle loaded with 10 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, one pump-action shotgun with five cartridges, and 15 dangerous sticks of dynamite.
Beyond firearms and explosives, the sweep yielded various operational logistics used to sustain criminal activities.
Security agents recovered four motorcycles, a gas cylinder, three hybrid batteries, two car batteries, and three handheld radio chargers from the demolished encampments.
Further exploitation of the surrounding area led to the apprehension of a high-value suspect identified as Mr. Chijioke.
The personnel arrested two additional male and female suspected accomplices who were found sheltering six children, with ongoing investigations aimed at dismantling the wider network, accordingly.
