Troops of 82 Division of the Nigerian Army has conducted Operations to clear criminal havens, from where members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB and its armed wing, Eastern Security Network, ESN operate in some parts of Anambra and Imo States.
During the clearance operations, troops overpowered and routed the dissidents, who staged an ambush against the gallant troops.
The troops then proceeded to clear Lilu Forest, where they were met with resistance from the outlawed group.
The criminals were again over ran by the troops who effectively cleared Lilu Forest and the adjoining areas earlier occupied by the dissidents.
During the clearance operations, the troops uncovered decomposing remains of kidnapped and murdered victims dumped in a deep well by members of the irredentist groups.
While conducting the operations, the unrelenting troops encountered and cleared four ambush sites along roads Orsumoghu-Mbosi – Ihiala-Uli, dislodging the irredentists from their criminal havens.
Recovered Items
The gallant troops neutralised one of the criminals, arrested three suspects and recovered one Pump Action Shotgun, two live Cartridges, two mobile phones, One black coloured Toyota Hilux vehicle, a polythene bag containing substances suspected to be Cannabis and the sum of #1, 920.
In a separate operation, troops of 82 Division Nigerian Army in collaboration with the Nigerian Police have bursted an IPOB/ESN syndicate that disrupted the just concluded Local Government Council elections at some polling stations in Nkanu West of Enugu State.
During the intelligence driven operation, carried out around Centenary Estate Obeagu Uno, troops uncovered 7 AK 47 rifles, 2 Pump Action rifles, 10 rifle Magazines, 8 live cartridges, 74 live rounds of 7.
62mm Special ammunition, one hand grenade, a tipper truck containing 3 corpses among other items.
The items have been handed over to Enugu State Police Command for further action.
A statement by the Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu said the Nigerian Army reassures residents of South East Nigeria of our commitment to restoring lasting peace in the region.
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Troops dislodge IPOB camps in Anambra, Imo States
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