Just in: Nigerian Army strikes in Southeast, kill 13 IPOB members, arrest kidnappers
Troops of the Joint Task Force South-East, operating under “Operation UDO KA,” have successfully neutralized 13 armed members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and apprehended three kidnappers in recent operations in the South-East.
The spokesman of the task force, Lt. Col. Jonah Unuakhalu, revealed this to the press in a statement on Monday, December 23, in Enugu state.
According to him, the efforts are part of a sustained clearance operation aimed at ensuring peace and security throughout the Yuletide season.
He also noted that this was part of the Joint Task Force’s mission to clear the South-East of security threats.
Unuakhalu said that the Force Commander, Maj. Gen. Hassan Dada, had called on all well-meaning citizens to continue to support the joint task force.
He said that citizens of the South-East can do this by providing timely, reliable, and credible information.
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“Remember, security is everybody’s business. It is not in the hands of security agencies alone.
“When you see something, say something by calling the JTF Operation UDO KA’s toll-free line -193 and press Option 2—to speak directly to Headquarters Operation UDO KA,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Sector 1 troops of the task force conducted an ambush operation along the Amouka-Umouka Road in Udi Local Government Area, Enugu state.
The operation targeted kidnappers, leading to a firefight that resulted in the neutralization of one kidnapper, with others fleeing the scene.
During the operation, the troops recovered items, including an AK-47 rifle, two magazines, 17 rounds of ammunition, several personal items, and a sum of N8,900 in cash.
Also, on December 16, 2024, Sector 5 troops conducted a clearance operation in Ihiala Local Government Area, Anambra state, neutralizing three IPOB members and destroying a fortified house and shrine used by the group.
The spokesman also said that on December 16, troops of Sector 5 conducted a clearance operation within Mbosi and Isseke general areas in the Ihiala local government area of Anambra, where three IPOB members were neutralised.
“The suspects operating in a stolen tricycle on sighting the troops attempted to make a U-turn but were apprehended.
“Other items recovered were: one mobile phone, the sum of N6,600, and two Knapsack bags used for concealing the weapons,” he said.
