Joint security operatives of the Nigerian Army, Department of State Service (DSS) and the Nigeria Police Force have killed no fewer than five alleged members of the Eastern Security Network (ESN), the militant arm of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in the Southeast region.
SaharaReporters gathered that the five suspected ESN members were killed on October 27 at Orsumoghu village in the Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State during an operation between October 20 and November 3, 2022.The Directorate of Defence Media Operations on Armed Forces disclosed this in a press conference held at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja on Thursday.Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen.
“Troops pursued the criminals and engaged with superior fire, forcing them to abandon their vehicles and motorcycles. Troops exploited the area and recovered 2 SUV vehicles, 3 motorcycles, cooking utensils amongst others. All recovered items are in troops’ custody for further necessary action.
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