In a successful raid operation conducted into identified IPOB/ESN camps on Tuesday, combined Nigerian Army and Nigerian Navy troops have neutralized five armed fighters in a firefight that ensued at Ejemekuru in the Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State.
On overpowering the Armed separatists’ resistance with overwhelming firepower, the troops recovered a significant cache of dangerous weapons including one AK-47 rifle, two Pump-action Semi automatic rifles, one locally fabricated gun, two magazines and three rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition.
According to army spokesman, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, “The troops also recovered 2 motorbikes, 2 mobile handsets and a Camouflage jungle hat.
“In another operation same day, troops deployed for counter-insurgency operations in North West Nigeria successfully rescued 15 kidnap victims in Tsohuwar Tasha area of Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
“The vigilant troops responded swiftly to a distress call and immediately mobilized to the scene of the incident, where they engaged the kidnappers in a shootout, overpowering and compelling them to abandon their victims, as they scampered into the forest. All abductees were rescued unharmed.
“The Nigerian Army remains resolute in its commitment to mitigating security challenges in troubled areas of the country. We urge the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to security agencies, as we continue in our untiring efforts to ensure peace and security in the country.”
