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The police in Anambra state, Nigeria’s Southeast, and other security agencies have raided and destroyed a militia camp allegedly belonging to the members of the outlawed
Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN) in the state.
The police spokesperson in the state, Tochukwu Ikenga disclosed this in a statement on Thursday.
He said the camp was located in Aguluezechukwu in the Aguata Local Government Area of the state.
The police spokesperson said the operation was carried out in the early hours of September 2.
Mr Ikenga, a superintendent of police, said that during the raid that lasted for five hours, the police-led joint security force comprising troops from the 302 Artillery Regiment, Department of State Services, and Anambra State Vigilance, successfully dislodged the militia members.
He said the terrorists’ camp was destroyed and several Improvised Explosive Devices were recovered from the scene.
Ikenga said the area has since been stabilized and remains calm as monitoring and efforts are ongoing to arrest some of the secessionists who fled the scene.
According to the police, several of them escaped with varying degrees of gunshot wounds.
“A white Lexus 470 SUV and several Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were also recovered from the scene.”
“The area has since been stabilised and remains calm as monitoring continues to ensure the safety and security of residents, while efforts are ongoing to arrest the fleeing suspects,“ the police said.
The state command reassures Ndi Anambra of its unwavering commitment to sustaining the fight against criminality and restoring peace across the sstate.
