Nigeria: Troops kill 6, arrests 13 in Southeast region

Nigeria: Troops kill 6, arrests 13 in Southeast region

Nigerian Security Forces have arrested one notorious IPOB/ESN member named Obumneke Gabriel at Umueli Amaraku Town in Isiala Mbano LGA of Imo State following intelligence reports the defence headquarters said on Thursday.

Speaking to Newsmen on military activities under review, Brigadier General Benard Onyeuko said security forces also ambushed and neutralized 6 IPOB/ESN members, who were involved in the killing of a District Police Officer (DPO) at Omuma Town in Orlu East LGA of Imo State and arrested 3.

Relatedly, troops raided IPOB/ESN members’ hideout at Amaechi Idodo community in Nkanu LGA of Enugu State and Nguzu Edda in Afikpo South LGA of Ebonyi State.

“During the operations, one ESN commander was neutralized and another apprehended. Cumulatively, a total of 6 IPOB/ESN members were neutralized and 13 criminal elements were arrested by their own troops and other security forces operating in the Zone within the period.

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Troops also recovered a total of 19 AK-47 rifles, 2 single barrel Dane guns, one G3 assault rifle and 3 locally-made pistols. Other items recovered were 30 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, 3 daggers, and one locally-made double barrel pistol loaded with 10 rounds of cartridges were recovered in the course of the operations.

“The Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies have and will continue to remain committed to fight all forms of criminality until sustainable peace is achieved in our dear Country.

“The Military High Command appreciates the enormous sacrifices of the troops in the various theatres of operations across the Country. It salutes their courage, service, and commitment to the nation.

“We appreciate the general public and the press for the support and you are further encouraged to continue to provide credible and timely information that will facilitate our proactive engagements in all the theatres of operation.” General Benard added.

Nigeria: Troops kill 6, arrests 13 in Southeast region