In a joint operation between the troops of 302 Regiment operating under 82 Division of the Nigerian Army in conjunction with Anambra Vigilante Group, in South East Nigeria, nine brigands were arrested while camps belonging to fighters of the proscribed Indigenous people of Biafra and its Armed affiliate, the Eastern Security Network in Oroma and Umuewelum Anam in Anambra West Local Government Area of Anambra State were destroyed.
Army Spokesperson, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu revealed in a press statement that, the troops raided the identified camps on Sunday 23 July 2023, in an effort to curb the illicit activities of the fighters in the communities.
General Nwachukwu said during the raid operation, the troops recovered one AK 47 Rifle, one AKMS Rifle, three Lexus SUVs and two Motorcycles and arrested eight brigands.
In a separate clearance operations to ensure peace and security in South East Nigeria, troops also raided IPOB camp at Mmiata Anam in Anambra South, where the gallant troops came in contact with the irredentist group and in the encounter, neutralized one IPOB fighter, while another was captured alive.
The troops also recovered one AK 47 Rifle, one dane gun and police uniforms.
The Nigerian Army wishes to enjoin all law abiding citizens and particularly the good and enterprising people of the South East to continue to support and cooperate with the troops and other security agencies in their effort to end the menace bedeviling the region.
SpyeTV News reports that on Saturday 22 July 2023 the Nigerian Army troops in pursuit fleeing IPOB/ESN fighters in Asaba have captured wounded fighter and recovered additional fire arms, other items.
Recall that troops of 63 Brigade operating under 6 Division Nigerian Army in the early hours of Saturday 22 July 2023 destroyed an IPOB/ ESN enclave in a forested high ground in Asaba.
The troops who are on further exploit and pursuit of the fleeing IPOB fighters have captured one wounded fighter and recovered several additional items from the criminals.