Nigerian Army raids IPOB/ESN training camp in Abia, destroy facilities
In a clearance operation early Wednesday, Nigerian Army troops, in conjunction with a Task Force Tactical Patrol Squad, raided a training camp of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), in Ihechiowa community, Arochukwu Local Government Area of Abia State.
The troops successfully infiltrated and dismantled the camp, destroying all training apparatus and facilities on-site. This raid is a significant step in curbing terrorism by IPOB and ESN, who have been linked to various security challenges and violence against citizens and security operatives in the state. According to a statement posted on X by the Nigerian Army.
Additionally, the troops targeted buildings used as hideouts for key ESN Commanders. The operation was executed with precision and yielded substantial intelligence.
This raid follows increased terrorist activities by IPOB/ESN targeting law-abiding citizens and government agencies in Abia State and other parts of Southeastern Nigeria.
In another separate operation, Nigerian Army troops, in conjunction with other security agencies, cleared bandits and criminals’ hideouts around Irele, Igbobini, and Segbemi Kiribo in the Ese-Odo forest area of Irele Local Government Area, Ondo State. The troops recovered one AK-47 rifle, one AK-47 rifle magazine, five locally fabricated single-barrel guns, and one locally made pistol, along with 18 rounds of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition and 24 live cartridges.
