Army raids alleged IPO/ESN training camp in Abia | Details+ Photos
Troops of the Nigerian Army in conjunction with a Task Force Tactical Patrol Squad on Wednesday, raided an alleged training camp of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN) in Ihechiowa, Arochukwu Local Government Area of Abia State.
This was contained in a statement released on Thursday by the military via it’s official Facebook handle .
The statement added;
“During the operation, troops successfully infiltrate and dismantled the camp, destroying all training apparatus and facilities found on-site. The raid marks a critical move in the ongoing efforts to curb acts of terrorism by IPOB and ESN, which have been linked to various security challenges and violence unleashed on innocent citizens as well as security operatives in the state.
In addition to the destruction of the training camp, the troops also targeted buildings used as hideouts for key ESN Commanders. The operation was executed with precision and yielded significant intelligence.
The raid operation was sequel to heightening terrorists’ activities of IPOB/ESN, targeting law-abiding citizens and government agencies in Abia State and other parts of Southeastern Nigeria.
Further updates on the operation will be communicated as the troops continue with the operations.”
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