The Nigerian Army and Navy troops, on Tuesday, neutralised five armed men in a firefight at identified IPOB/ESN camps in Ejemekuru in Oguta Local Government Area of Imo.
This is contained in a
statement by the Director, Army Public Relations, Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu,
in Abuja on Wednesday.
Nwachukwu said the troops
overpowered the armed separatists’ resistance with overwhelming firepower, and
recovered a significant cache of dangerous weapons.
According to him, weapons
recovered included one AK-47 rifle, teo Pump-action Semi-automatic rifles, one
locally fabricated gun, two magazines and three rounds of 7.62mm Special
ammunition.
He said the troops also
recovered two motorcycles, two mobile handsets and a camouflage jungle hat.
Nwachukwu also said the troops
deployed for counter-insurgency operations in the North West, successfully
rescued 15 kidnap victims in Tsohuwar Tasha area of Kaura Namoda Local
Government Area of Zamfara.
He said the vigilant troops
responded swiftly to a distress call, and immediately mobilised to the scene of
the incident where they engaged the kidnappers in a shootout.
According to him, troops
overpowered the terrorists, compelling them to abandon their victims and
scampered into the forest.
”All abductees were rescued
unharmed.
”The Nigerian Army remains
resolute in its commitment to mitigating security challenges in troubled areas
of the country.
”We urge the public to remain
vigilant and report any suspicious activity to security agencies, as we
continue in our efforts to ensure peace and security in the country,” he said.
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