Nigerian Army has said that in a successful raid operation conducted into identified IPOB/ESN camps on Tuesday 5 March 2024, combined Nigerian Army and Nigerian Navy troops have neutralized 5 armed fighters in a firefight that ensued at Ejemekuru in Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State.
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On overpowering the Armed separatists’ resistance with overwhelming fire power, the gallant troops recovered a significant cache of dangerous weapons including one AK-47 rifle, 2 Pump-action Semi automatic rifles, one locally fabricated gun, 2 magazines and 3 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition.
The troops also recovered 2 motorbikes, 2 mobile handsets and a Camouflage jungle hat.
Maj Gen Onyema Nwachukwu Director Army Public Relations in a statement said in another operation same day, troops deployed for counter-insurgency operations in North West Nigeria successfully rescued 15 kidnap victims in Tsohuwar Tasha area of Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
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“The vigilant troops responded swiftly to a distress call and immediately mobilized to the scene of the incident where they engaged the kidnappers in a shootout, overpowering and compelling them to abandon their victims, as they scampered into the forest, noting that all abductees were rescued unharmed.
He stated that the Nigerian Army remained resolute in its commitment to mitigating security challenges in troubled areas of the country.
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“We urge the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to security agencies, as we
continue in our untiring efforts to ensure peace and security in the country.” He stated.
