Troops, police battle IPOB fighters, kill six

“The camps were uncovered, after several weeks of credible surveillance revealed that IPOB/ESN was using the forest as a combat training ground for their members and as a base for planning and launching attacks on targeted civilians, security operatives, and government facilities in the state, ” the statement added.Onyema said, “On further exploiting the camp, the gallant troops recovered several weapons and ammunition, amongst others.

In Enugu, Onyema also troops after receiving intelligence foiled an attempt by IPOB fighters to enforce a sit-at-home order. “In a similar development that also took place in the early hours of today, 18 September 2023, the same troops of 82 Division NA in synergy with the Nigerian Police Force, acting on credible intelligence busted IPOB/ESN hideout at Ezioha Mgbowo in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu state.

The armed fighters were perfecting plans to enforce the illegal sit-at-home order in the area when the vigilant troops swooped on them. “The armed fighters, who opened fire on sighting troops approaching their camp were however defeated in the firefight that followed, as the troops responded with overwhelming firepower, neutralizing three of the fighters, while others fled in disarray. The troops recovered three Pump Action Guns and 10 Machetes from the fleeing fighters”, the statement added.All rights reserved.

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