20 IPOB Fighters Down, 50 Hideouts Decimated In Imo Raid

Eko Hot Blog reports that In a recent operation in Imo State, security agents dealt a significant blow to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), taking down 20 fighters and dismantling 50 hideouts in the Orsu Local Government Area. Maj. Gen. Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, described the joint effort as part of Operation Udo Ka, involving various security agencies.

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On March 5, Personnel of the Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Navy killed five fighters IPOB fighters during a gun battle that occurred at Ejemekuru in Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State.
Also, on March 2, troops killed an IPOB fighter after a fierce gun duel and recovered three Improvised Explosive Devices, one Toyota Highlander SUV, one Hilux vehicle, and eight rounds of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition, among others from their hideouts.
However, in a statement on Sunday, the Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Edward Buba said the troops came in contact with many Improvised Devices planted by the fighters and ditches along the axis to the camps.

Buba added that the fighters’ hideouts were well concealed with foliage that prevented them from being sighted during air surveillance.
The statement read, “On March 7, 2024, the combined troops of Operation Udo Ka with Nigeria Police, Department of State Security Service, and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps conducted a raid/clearance operations to the IPOB/ESN violent extremists/terrorists in Mother Valley, Orsu LGA of Imo State.
“The team cleared about 50 IPOB/ESN hideout tents in the valley including terrorists’ Supreme Headquarters and their Command and Control Centre as well as its Military Council Headquarters.

He detailed the recovery of a cache of weapons, including rifles, ammunition, and explosives, along with electronic devices and ritual paraphernaliar.

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The raid, which also uncovered shallow graves, is part of ongoing efforts to dismantle terrorist networks and restore peace to the region.

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