The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), attempted to attack the Nigerian Army’s Forward Operating Base at Ukwuorji, which is located along the Owerri-Onitsha motorway, but their attempt was thwarted, according to the Nigerian Army.
The irredentist fighters tried the attack on the troops on August 20, 2023, but met their demise when they came under the superior firepower of the watchful troops, according to a statement released on Tuesday by Brig Gen Onyema Nwachukwu, Director, Army Public Relations.
He claimed that one of the fighters was neutralised by the troops, while two more were detained and others fled.
BREAKING: Soldiers Storm Hideout Of IPOB/ESN Where The Army Couple Were Killed (Photos)
The statement claims that the soldiers found a car, a mobile, a machete, nine empty cases of used 7.62 mm special ammunition, and one empty case of used 12.7 millimetre ammunition.
Another development was the surrender of a Boko Haram member and his wife to the soldiers of the 26 Task Force Brigade Garrison in Gwoza after tough combat operations against rebels in the Northeast.
The militant from Boko Haram who surrendered to the soldiers had an AK-47 rifle and 10 live rounds of special 7.62mm ammunition, according to the statement.
The statement said further: “In a separate operation on August 21, 2023, troops of 1 Brigade Garrison, operating under 8 Division’s area of responsibility, while acting on actionable intelligence, ambushed insurgents who were on a mission to attack Bobo Village in Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
21 Pregnant Women Rescue By Troops In Abia baby factory
“In a fierce fight with the insurgents, troops eliminated two of the criminals and recovered two AK-47 rifles and four motorcycles.”
The statement urged law-abiding citizens to assist Nigeria’s military in its efforts to strengthen security around the nation.
Follow us on Facebook
Post Disclaimer
The opinions, beliefs and viewpoints expressed by the author and forum participants on this website do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs and viewpoints of Anaedo Online or official policies of the Anaedo Online.