The Nigerian Army has revealed details of their latest finding after invading an enclave of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Imo State.
According to a statement released by the Defence Headquarters, soldiers from various theaters of operations across the country have been cracking down on nefarious activities of terrorists and other criminal elements in the last two weeks after discovering anti-poll posters at an IPOB members’ hideout.
According to the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Musa Danmadami, posters observed at secessionist shrines read ‘No Election’.
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According to news reports, the 2023 general election would begin on February 25th with presidential, Senate, and House of Representatives elections.
The discovery of the troop, on the other hand, implies that the agitators are opposed to the conduct of elections in the South-East.
Danmadami stated during a press conference in Abuja on Thursday that over 77 terrorists were killed, while 340 terrorists and members of their families surrendered to the military between January 26 and February 9.
He revealed that the IPOB/Eastern Security Network (ESN) hideout where the anti-election posters were sighted was in Imo’s Ordu Local Government Area.
According to him, the soldiers destroyed IPOB shrines following a gunfight and recovered one AK-47 rifle during the raid.
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Danmadami said, “On January 28, 2023, troops responded to credible information on Indigenous People of Biafra/Eastern Security Network terrorist activities at County Primary School Amaruru in the Ordu Local Government Area of Imo State and made contact with the terrorists. Following the firefight, troops neutralised one terrorist and destroyed ten motorcycles.
“Troops also recovered one AK-47 rifle and destroyed the terrorists’ shrines, including posters with an inscription of ‘No Election’.”
He added: “Cumulatively, during the period under review, troops in the North-East region recovered two GPMG, one AK-47, 13 Dane guns, three AK-47 magazines, one bandolier, 316 rounds of 7.62mm x 54mm PKT ammo, 37 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, one 36-hand grenade, 77 rounds of belted 7.62mm NATO ammo, one belted 18 x 7.62mm x 51mm ball ammo, 19 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, two jack knives, 11 bicycles, one vehicle, one motorcycle, 20 wraps of cannabis, the sum of N77,260, as well as a vehicle loaded with food and other items.
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“Troops equally neutralised 56 terrorists, arrested 17 terrorists, and seized nine Boko Haram terrorist logistics suppliers. Troops also rescued 59 civilians, while a total of 340 terrorists and members of their families, comprising 12 adult males, 133 adult females and 195 children, surrendered to troops at different locations in the North East theatre of operation.”
Danmadami went on to say that the military neutralized at least five terrorists and arrested 10 others, as well as a gunrunner, in the region.
While some terrorists fled, the troops found 36 cows, ten motorcycles, three cell phones, two knives, and eight empty cases of 7.62mm special ammunition.
He stated that troops neutralised 16 terrorists and arrested seven suspected terrorists in the North-West region, adding that a total of 12 AK-47 rifles, 16 locally-made pistols, one FN rifle, 48 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 12 rounds of 9mm ammo, 11 cartridges, eight empty cases of 7.62mm special ammunition, 27 AK-47 magazines, 10 motorcycles, ten mobile phones, one Boafeng radio, one vehicle, three MTN SIM cards, one National Identification Number card, and one driver’s licence were recovered.
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All seized items, apprehended criminals, and rescued civilians were turned over to the proper authorities for further action, while captured terrorists, surrendered Boko Haram/Islamic State of West Africa Province members, and members of their families are being profiled for further action.
He also stated that troops from the Defence Intelligence Agency invaded Yelwata village in Benue State’s Guma Local Government Area and apprehended a suspected gun runner. The suspect was found with a mobile phone and a Benue State Livestock Guard identity card.
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