Troops of the Nigerian Army, Police and other security agencies have raided the hideouts and training camps of IPOB/Eestern Security Network in Orsomoghu Forest spanning Anambra and Imo States.
A statement by the Director Army Public Relations Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu
says the operation was sequel to report on violent activities of the criminal group enforcing the illegal 2 weeks sit-at-home order in Onitsha, Nnewi and Iheme Obosi in Anambra State, and New Market in Enugu state.
According to Nwachukwu, the troops cleared IPOB camps in Ekeututu, Orsomoghu, Lilu and arrested five fleeing members of the group and recovery of IPOB flag, one CCTV camera and 2 detonated IED bombs and a fabricated mortar tube.
“Five soldiers and two Police men sustained injuries from the IED detonated by the criminals.
“The Nigerian Army encourages the people of South East to continue to support ongoing operations with information and to disregard the unlawful 2 weeks sit-at-home order” the statement concluded.
By Ajibola Adedoye