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Troops of “Operation UDO KA II” within the Southeast carried out a clearance operation on terrorists’ hideout in Orsumoghu Forest in Ihiala native authorities space of Anambra on Wednesday.
The troops neutralised two terrorists, Lt.-Col. Jonah Unuakhalu, appearing Deputy Director of Military Public Relations, 82 Division, acknowledged on Saturday in Enugu.
He added that the clearance operation centred on suspected hideouts of the proscribed Indigenous Folks of Biafra (IPOB) and its Jap Safety Community (ESN).
Mr Unuakhalu acknowledged that the terrorist group deployed Improvised Explosive Units (IEDs) to decelerate the troops, however the latter have been undaunted.
“The troops have been in a position to dislodge the group; neutralised two of them, whereas others escaped with gunshot wounds.
“Objects recovered from the camps included a pair of navy boots, one navy belt, 5 cellphones, one binoculars, leather-based hand gloves and police head hotter.
“Others have been one locally-made handheld IED and 4 locally-made IED launchers (Ogbunigwe),” he acknowledged.
Mr Unuakhalu added that troops of Sector 2 of the “Operation UDO KA II” arrested a suspected gunrunner on Thursday whereas on a search-and-rescue mission at Effium in Ohaukwu native authorities space of Ebonyi.
He acknowledged that the suspected gunrunner, one Francis Nwekire, 63, was arrested in his home with 48 rounds of seven.62 mm particular ammunition.
“Moreover, a suspected Effium Militia in Ebonyi was arrested and he led troops to their hideout.
“Objects recovered from the hideout have been one AK 47 rifle, 20 rounds of seven.62 mm particular ammunition and one AK 47 journal.
“Each suspects are presently in troops’ custody for additional interrogation,” he acknowledged.
Mr Unuakhalu additionally acknowledged that troops of Naval Base, Oguta, below “Operation UDO KA II’’ started “Operation IRON TETE’’ on Friday to flush out IPOB/ESN parts from Agwa group in Imo.
He added that in the course of the operation, an recognized member of the group, a identified native gun fabricator nicknamed “Packing Retailer,” was neutralised.
He acknowledged that gadgets recovered in the course of the operation have been one pump-action rifle, one locally-made pistol and a head hotter with IPOB inscription.
“Operation UDO KA II calls on law-abiding residents of the Southeast to not relent in offering well timed, credible and dependable data that can help in ending this menace within the area.
“Operation UDO KA II will proceed combating crime and criminality in accordance with extant guidelines and laws guiding its operations,” Mr Unuakhalu burdened.
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