IPOB-ESN camps located in Anambra state have been raided by Nigerian troops of Exercise GOLDEN DAWN III in conjunction with personnel of the Nigerian Navy, the Nigerian Police Force (NPF), and local vigilante operatives, the Nigerian Army said in a statement.
According to the statement released on Tuesday 12th December 2013, on the verified handle of the Nigerian Army on Twitter, the security operatives acting on credible intelligence, raided the IPOB-ESN camps on Monday 11 December 2023 in Orsumoghu general area of the State.
The Army in the statement, stated that “during the raid operations, the gallant troops cleared and destroyed IPOB-ESN camps. One of the terrorists was naturalized while others escaped with gunshot wounds and one pump action rifle was recovered.
In the same vein, on Saturday 9 December 2023, troops on patrol along Orsumoghu ~ Ukpor road in Ihiala Local Government Area came in contact with the irredentist. However, due to superior firepower, the criminals were forced to abandon their location.
Items recovered include 27 rounds of 7.62 x 51mm ammunition, 3 locally made hand grenades, 2 handheld radios, one pair of NPF uniforms, and a fragmental jacket and charms.
It could be recalled that Exercise GOLDEN DAWN III was recently flagged off in the South East region to complement the security architecture of the region during and after the yuletide period.
The General Officer Commanding 82 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Hassan Taiwo Dada wishes to enjoin members of the public to support the Nigerian Army and other security agencies with credible information through the Emergency Telephone Line 193 to enhance the fight against terrorism and other criminal activities. Citizens are also encouraged to go about their normal daily activities and businesses without fear of intimidation,” the statement said.