Nigerian Army raids IPOB/ESN training camp in Abia

The Nigerian Army reported that in the early hours of Wednesday, June 12, 2024, troops conducted a clearance operation in conjunction with a Task Force Tactical Patrol Squad. This operation targeted a training camp belonging to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), located in the Ihechiowa community of Arochukwu Local Government Area in Abia State.

In a statement on its X account, the Army indicated that during the operation, troops successfully infiltrated and dismantled the camp, destroying all training equipment and facilities found on-site. Additionally, the troops targeted buildings used as hideouts for key ESN commanders.

The statement explained that the operation was in response to increased terrorist activities by IPOB/ESN, which have been targeting law-abiding citizens and government agencies in Abia State and other parts of Southeastern Nigeria.

In a separate operation, troops of the Nigerian Army, in conjunction with other security agencies, successfully cleared bandit and criminal hideouts around Irele, Igbobini, and Segbemi Kiribo in the general area of Ese-Odo forest in Irele Local Government Area of Ondo State.

During these clearance operations, the troops recovered an AK-47 rifle, an AK-47 rifle magazine, five locally fabricated single-barrel guns, and one locally made pistol. Additionally, they recovered 18 rounds of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition and 24 live cartridges.