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Troops raided an IPOB hideout in Arochukwu LGA, Abia State, encountering IEDs and recovering locally fabricated weapons.
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The operation resulted in the dispersal of terrorists, with one soldier sustaining minor injuries.
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In Zamfara, troops foiled a kidnap attempt, killing two terrorists and rescuing four passengers while recovering weapons and a vehicle.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that troops raided the hideout of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in the Arochukwu LGA of Abia State, the Nigerian Army reported.
This LGA was the site where five soldiers were killed on May 30 during a sit-at-home declared by IPOB to mark Biafra Heroes Day.
During the operation, troops encountered three Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) planted by IPOB fighters.
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The Army noted that the fighters were overpowered, and locally fabricated weapons were recovered from the camp. However, a soldier was injured during the operation.
“In Abia State, troops conducted a successful raid operation on an identified IPOB/ESN enclave located in Igboro Forest, in the Arochukwu Local Government Area. Despite encountering three IEDs planted by the terrorists, troops successfully recovered three locally-fabricated Rocket-Propelled Grenades and a locally-fabricated artillery gun.
“The terrorists were forced to flee, as they succumbed to the superior firepower of the troops. One soldier, who sustained a minor injury from shrapnel, is receiving medical attention and recuperating. The destruction of this camp represents a significant blow to the terrorist elements operating in the area, “ the post stated.
In Zamafara, the Army stated that troops foiled a kidnap attempt and killed two terrorists during the operation.
The post said, “Relatedly in Zamfara State, troops deployed along the Gusau-Tsafe-Funtua road, responding to a distress call, successfully thwarted a kidnap attempt in the Angwan Chida area of the Tsafe Local Government Area.
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“During the rescue operation, troops engaged the terrorists attempting to abduct occupants of a Toyota Corolla in a fierce shootout, neutralising two terrorists and rescuing four passengers. The operation resulted in the recovery of two AK-47 rifles, three magazines, 31 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, one motorcycle, and the vehicle involved in the attempted abduction.”
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