The Nigerian Army said a terrorist was killed and others escaped with gunshot wounds when troops raided camps of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliates, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), in Orsumoghu general area of Anambra State.
The Army disclosed this in a statement shared on its verified Facebook page on Tuesday, December 12.
According to the statement, the operation was executed by troops of Exercise Golden Dawn III in conjunction with personnel of the Nigerian Navy, the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) and local vigilante operatives acting on timely and credible intelligence.
The Army said that the gallant troops cleared and destroyed the IPOB/ESN camps during the operation.
The Army further said one terrorist was neutralised and others escaped with gunshot wounds while one pump action rifle was recovered.
“In the same vein, on Saturday 9 December 2023, troops on patrol along Orsumoghu-Ukpor road in Ihiala Local Government Area came in contact with the irredentist.
“However, due to superior fire power the criminals were forced to abandon their location.
“Items recovered include 27 rounds of 7.62 x 51mm ammunition, 3 locally made hand grenade, 2 handheld radios, one pair of NPF uniform and fragmental jacket and charms.
It could be recalled that Exercise GOLDEN DAWN III was recently flagged off in the South East region to complement the security architecture of the region during and after the yuletide period.
The General Officer Commanding, 82 Division Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Hassan Taiwo Dada enjoined members of the public to support the Nigerian Army and other security agencies with credible information through the Emergency Telephone Line 193 to enhance the fight against terrorism and other criminal activities.
“Citizens are also encouraged to go about their normal daily activities and businesses without fear of intimidation,” the Army said.