IPOB Militants Fall in Enugu, Troops Recover Cache of Arms

Troops Neutralize IPOB Militants in Enugu, Recover Arms

“The governor has established the Distress Response Squad, invested in....”

Nigerian security forces eliminate 4 IPOB militants, recover cache of arms in Enugu.

Combined security forces in Nigeria neutralized four suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its militant wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), in a dawn operation on Wednesday, November 6, at Eha Alumona, Nsukka Local Government Area. The operation, carried out by the Nigerian Army, Police, and State Security Services, foiled an alleged plan to attack parts of the state.

Operation Details

Location: Eha Alumona, Nsukka Local Government Area

Time: Early hours of Wednesday, November 6

Forces Involved: Nigerian Army, Police, State Security Services

Outcome: Four IPOB/ESN militants neutralized, cache of arms and ammunition recovered

The IPOB and ESN have been linked to separatist movements and insurgency in southeastern Nigeria, with the ESN formed in 2020 to counter perceived threats from Fulani herders.

An Eastern Security Network (ESN) commander, wanted by authorities and operating from neighboring states, was apprehended following a fierce gun battle with security operatives in Enugu.

“The commander led the security operatives to their hideouts, where they found stashed arms, charms, and other dangerous objects.

“Fortunately, the two security officers who sustained minor injuries during the exchange of fire are receiving treatment and are in stable conditions.

“This operation is part of Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah's efforts to flush out criminal elements and hoodlums behind insecurity in the state.

“The governor has established the Distress Response Squad, invested in the state's Command and Control Centre, surveillance security system, and modern technology to intercept and eliminate security threats,” the statement partly read.