How NAF Struck Alleged IPOB/ESN Hideouts In 2 South East States | READ DETAILS

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has carried out an air strike on alleged hideouts of alleged members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN) in Imo and Anambra states.

According to a press statement released on Wednesday by the NAF spokesperson, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, the air operations were executed on Tuesday, September 26 at suspected IPOB fighters’ enclaves in Mother Valley Orsumughu in Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State and at Aku Ihube in Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo State, following an intelligence report that the fighters had concluded plans to unleash mayhem on the residents and other states in the region.

The NAF said the operation carried out by troops of operation Udo Ka II, saw to the destruction of armories.

The statement read;

In efforts aimed at dislocating their nefarious activities while denying them the liberty to carry out their destructive acts and killing sprees on innocent and law-abiding Nigerians, aircraft under the Air Component of Operation UDO KA II, on Tuesday 26 September 2023, carried out several strikes on IPOB/ESN locations at Mother Valley Orsumughu in Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State and at Aku Ihube in Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo State. The strikes at both locations achieved their intended outcome and deemed effective.

Acting on credible intelligence that IPOB/ESN terrorists had perfected plans to disrupt civic activities lined up in the coming days in Anambra State and other States in Southeast Nigeria from their concealed bunkers/hideouts at Mother Valley Orsumughu, air strikes were authorized in conjunction with ground troops and other security agencies on the location believed to also house some of their weapons and ammunition. The strikes hit the target and were deemed successful following the ball of fire, fleeing terrorists at the location as well as feedback received.

Air strikes were also conducted, same day, in close coordination with surface forces at IPOB/ESN hideout camps in Aku Ihube In Imo State after detailed analysis of intelligence on the terrorists converging for a likely rendezvous at their hideout. Consequently, air strikes were also authorized to strike the hideout. The targets were acquired and attacked in succession, with a high degree of success.

Efforts by the NAF and other security agencies at ensuring all Nigerians, irrespective of where they reside, are safe and free to conduct their activities without fear or being threatened will continue. While the determination of the security agencies is unwavering, the support of all Nigerians to the security agencies remains critical to defeating these criminal elements who’s only intent is to sow fear and division among the citizenry.