In an effort to dislocate the nefarious activities of members of the indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), as well as the Eastern Security Network (ESN), an aircraft under the Air Component of Operation UDO KA II, yesterday, carried out several strikes on their locations at Mother Valley Orsumughu, in Nnewi South Local Council of Anambra State, and at Aku Ihube, in Okigwe Local Council of Imo State.

According to Air Force spokesman, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, the strikes at both locations achieved their intended outcome.

Gabkwet said: “Acting on credible intelligence that IPOB/ESN members had perfected plans to disrupt civic activities in the coming days in Anambra and other states in South East from their concealed bunkers/hideouts at Mother Valley Orsumughu, air strikes were authorised in conjunction with ground troops, as well as other security agencies on the location believed to also house some of their weapons and ammunitions.

“The strikes hit the target and were deemed successful, following the ball of fire, fleeing terrorists at the location, as well as feedback received.

“Air strikes were also conducted, the same day, in close coordination with surface forces at IPOB/ESN camps in Aku Ihube in Imo State after detailed analysis of intelligence on the terrorists converging for a likely rendezvous at their hideout. The targets were acquired and attacked in succession, with a high degree of success.”

The Air Force chief pointed out that the effort by the NAF and other security agencies at ensuring that Nigerians, irrespective of where they reside, are safe and free to conduct their activities without fear will continue.  He said that while the determination of security agencies is unwavering, the support of all Nigerians to the operatives remains critical to defeating these criminal elements whose only intent is to sow fear and division among the citizenry.