Army Neutralizes 4 Suspected IPOB Members, Recover AK-47 Rifles, Vehicles, Ammunition

Posted by Ignatius Okpara Featured, Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria, News From The State Saturday, October 30th, 2021

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Troops of 82 Division, Nigerian Army conducting Exercise GOLDEN DAWN operation have killed four gunmen alleged to be members of the proscribed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra/ Eastern Security Network (IPOB/ESN) terrorizing Anambra state and environ.

The hoodlums were killed during a fierce encounter with security men at Nnobi Junction, Idemili South Local Government Area on Friday 29 October 2021.

This was disclosed in a statement issued by Director of Army public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, on Saturday.

He said “this followed the assailants’ armed attack on personnel of security agencies deployed at Ekwulobia Round About in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, during which troops swiftly mobilised to the scene and subsequently embarked in pursuit of the criminals along Nnewi – Nnobi road.

The statement which was made available to African Examiner in Enugu by the Acting Deputy Director, Army public Relations, 82 Division Enugu, Major Abdulahi Abubakar, added that the “troops made contact with the fleeing gunmen and engaged them in a fire fight, neutralizing four of the criminals.

“The gallant troops also recovered two AK-47 Rifles, one GALIL Ace 5.56 x 45 Iwi Gun, one Avofeng Hand held radio and one Black Highlander jeep. Sadly, a personnel of one of the security agencies paid the supreme price.

The statement said in “a separate operation, troops foiled another attack by IPOB/ESN gunmen at Umunze Checkpoint, in Orumba South Local Government Area.

It said the “vigilant troops overwhelmed the attackers in the shootout that ensued, forcing them to take to their heels, abandoning, one Pump Action gun with nine cartridges, one dark blue Ford and four motorcycles, which the troops have recovered.

“The Nigerian Army notes that the recent attacks are part of proscribed IPOB/ESN plan to instill fear into the public and sabotage forthcoming Anambra State Governorship Election.

“Members of the public are reassured that the Nigerian Army, sister services and other security agencies will not relent in resolutely confronting all criminals intents against the citizenry and national interest.

“Law abiding citizens are enjoined to continue to go about their daily activities without any fear. They are also encouraged to report any unusual activity observed across Anambra State to the nearest security post.