Troops in the southeast have arrested the perpetrators behind the killing of five soldiers during a raid on hideouts of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra/Eastern Security Network (IPOB/ESN) in Abia State. Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, announced the arrests during a press briefing on Thursday, June 13.
On May 30, gunmen enforcing a sit-at-home order declared by IPOB to mark Biafra Day attacked and killed five soldiers in Aba. Subsequent intelligence-based operations led to the discovery and destruction of several IPOB/ESN camps across the South East, including the notorious Igboro forest in Arochukwu. The arrested fighters have since been assisting the military in locating other camps and individuals.
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Major General Buba emphasized the sustained momentum against terrorists and their cohorts, highlighting the importance of relentless military operations. He detailed recent successes, stating that in the past week, troops have killed 197 terrorists, arrested 310 criminals, and rescued 251 kidnap victims. Additionally, 22 oil thieves were apprehended, and substantial weaponry was recovered.
In the Niger Delta region, troops seized large quantities of stolen crude oil and illegally refined products. They discovered and destroyed numerous dugout pits, boats, storage tanks, and illegal refining sites. General Buba reiterated the military's focus on mobilization and air strikes, which have led to significant battlefield achievements.
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