The Imo State Police command, on Wednesday, said a Joint Security Task Force, comprising the police, military, and Department of State Security Services (DSS), has killed many members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
The spokesperson for the Imo State Police Command, DSP Henry Okoye, who confirmed the incident in a statement sent to Daily Trust, also stated that the operatives have dislodged the strongholds of members of the separatist groups.
DSP Okoye said the victims were killed during the joint operations in Ezioha in Mbaitoli LGA, and Umuele, Ubuakpu, and Amakor in Njaba LGA of the state.
He said, “During the ongoing operations, identified IPOB/ESN terrorist camps within these areas were successfully dismaThe Imo State Police command, on Wednesday, said a Joint Security Task Force, comprising the police, military, and Department of State Security Services (DSS), has killed many members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
The spokesperson for the Imo State Police Command, DSP Henry Okoye, who confirmed the incident in a statement sent to Daily Trust, also stated that the operatives have dislodged the strongholds of members of the separatist groups.
DSP Okoye said the victims were killed during the joint operations in Ezioha in Mbaitoli LGA, and Umuele, Ubuakpu, and Amakor in Njaba LGA of the state.
He said, “During the ongoing operations, identified IPOB/ESN terrorist camps within these areas were successfully dismantled.
“In the course of the encounter, several terrorists were neutralised, while some suspects were arrested for further investigation. Others escaped with bullet wounds.
“Exhibits recovered from the camps include a large cache of arms and ammunition, while Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were safely detonated by the Joint Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team, alongside other incriminating items,“ added.
According to him, during a visit to the headquarters of the joint operations, commanders of the various agencies reaffirmed to restore law and order in the areas, calling on members of the public to cooperate with security agencies.
DAILY TRUST.
