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20 person suspected to be members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, made up of 16 men
and 4 women, have been arrested by Troops of 82 division Nigerian Army.
Deputy
Director, Army Public Relations, Col Aliyu Yusuf, who disclosed this on Monday,
February 22, 2021 said the suspects have been handed over to the Nigerian
Police Force.
Col Yusuf
while giving an update “on the activities of the proscribed Indigenous People
of Biafra (IPOB) members”.
He said,
“Through its unreasonable demand for secession IPOB have continued to interrupt
on the security situation in 34 Brigade Area of Responsibility.
Col Yusuf
said, “The activities of the threat elements have led to an increase in
organized crimes such as Armed Robbery, Kidnapping and other sundry criminal
violent acts.
“Recently,
there have been various attacks on civilians, Police and military personnel on
check points and escort duty.
“It is as a
result of the activities of these criminal elements that appropriate superior
authority directed the conduct of aggressive patrol within the general area to
safeguard lives and property of law abiding citizens.
“On Thursday
7 January 2021, following incessant robbery and killing of civilian and
security operatives by suspected IPOB militia within Orlu Senatorial Zone, troops
of 34 Brigade were deployed in Orlu and its environs to commence effective
Patrol and dominance of the general area to forestall the activities of IPOB.
“On Thursday
7 January 2021 own troops in conjunction with Nigeria Police conducted a Raid
Operation of a suspected hideout of the Armed Group in Umutanze Community in
Orlu Local Government.
“An SUV
Lexus 330 with Registration Number Lagos KRD 320 EY was intercepted with 5
occupants, suspected to be members of IPOB. On sighting own troops 4 of
the occupants absconded, however One Mr. Freedom Udochukwu Nwachukwu was
arrested and handed over to the Police for further interrogation.
“On Friday
22 January 2021, troops of 34 Brigade in conjunction with the Imo State Police
Command carried out raids in Okporo/Ezenta and Akata axis of Orlu Local
Government Area to recover corpse of Police Officer killed by Member of IPOB.
“During the
raids operations, 1 IPOB member was killed and 1 Jeep Vehicle was recovered.
Various IPOB Training Camp was discovered and destroyed.
“On Monday
25 January 202, own troops were ambushed at Banana Junction, Orlu Local
Government Area by members of IPOB while escorting Army Headquarters Team led
by Director Civil Affairs, Brigadier General HE Nzan who came to inspect
Nigerian Army Civil Military Cooperation Project at Nkwerre.
“IPOB
Militia attacked own troops and during the encounter, 4 escort soldiers were
killed and 4 AK47 got missing. 1 Hillux Vehicle was recovered.
“In a
Similar Development, On Wed 17 February 2021, Based on accurate Intelligence
Reports, Raid Operation was conducted in the Forest Close to Lilu Village in
Ihiala General Area of Anambra State by Combined Troops of Nigerian Army,
Nigerian Air Force and the Nigeria Police.
“The
Operation commenced with Air Strike at about 171750A February 21 from Mi-35
Combat Helicopter on confirmation of the IPOB Camp/Hideout, while Ground Troops
engaged the escaping IPOB criminals.
“Thereafter
Troops exploited further into the IPOB Camp. The Militia were suspected to have
escaped with their dead and varying degrees of gunshot injured members, taking
advantage of the poor visibility during the preceding operation.
“However 2
IPOB Militia were seen dead and troop completely burnt down their Camp. Items
and Equipment Recovered from IPOB Training Camp include 1 AK47, 1 Local Made
Pistol, 1 Dane Gun, 5 Local Cartridge Ammo, 2 IPOB Flags, 1 ESN Flag, 1 IPOB
Sign Post, 1 Gen BTY, 1 Vehicle Battery, 1 Water Pumping Machine, 4 GD Black
Belt, 1 Military Fragmental Jacket, 1 Mobile Handset, I Ladies Motorcycle, 4
Twine Rope, 1 Chain Saw.
Items
recovered were handed over to the Police Headquarters Owerri for further
necessary action.”
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