By Halimah Olamide
Operatives of Exercise GOLDEN DAWN III, alongside personnel of the Nigerian Navy, the Nigerian Police Force (NPF), and local vigilante operatives on Monday 11 December 2023 raided the camps of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliates, the Eastern Security Network (ESN) in Anambra.
According to a statement by the Nigerian Army, some terrorists managed to escape with gunshot wounds while one was neutralized and a rifle 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 irredentists.
“However, due to superior firepower, the criminals were forced to abandon their location.
“Some of the 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 fragmental jacket and charms.
The General Officer Commanding 82 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Hassan Taiwo Dada therefore 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 Exercise GOLDEN DAWN III was recently flagged off in the Southeast region to complement the security architecture of the region during and after the Yuletide period.