- By Kamil Opeyemi
Men of the Nigerian Army have foiled an attempt to set up a new camp by insurgents of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) in Imo state.
NPO Reports learnt that IPOB men had moved to create a new camp for training and launch attacks when the Army intelligence unit stumbled on the information.
According to General Onyema Nwackukwu, the intelligence was received the establishment of a new camp by IPOB /ESN militants on Monday 18 March 2024.
He said the troops neutralized an IPOB/ESN militant in a sting operation in the new hideout in Ihiteukwa community, Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State.
“The militants, notorious for their reign of terror in the state, were engaged in a gun duel by the troops, resulting in the elimination of one of them, while others took to their heels.
“Troops have destroyed the terrorists’ camp and on the trail of the fleeing militants.” He said
He dislcosed that part of the arms recovered include a fabricated single barrel gun from the militant.
Assuring Nigerians, he said the Nigerian Army reaffirmed its dedication to safeguarding lives and property of all citizens.
He however said the full cooperation of all Nigerians would be required over the ongoing efforts to combat insurgency.