At least 11 members of the Indigenous People of Biafra ( IPOB ) were shot dead by a joint team of soldiers and police in Imo State as they attempted attack on police facilties
The IPOB/ ESN members were said to have come from a Forest Camp in Ideato North Local Government Area of Imo State from where they mobilised and stormed Orlu town with the intent to attack the Area Command and Police Station.
The Army in a statement on Friday by its Director, Public Relations, Brigadier- General Mohammed Yerima said the attackers who mounted vehicles on Thursday,. 6 May,2021 were resisted by vigilant police personnel at the Area Command and were completely crushed when a reinforcement comprising the Army,Navy and Airforce arrived the scene.
” Following the encounter, 11 IPOB/ ESN terrorists were neutralised while four AK-47, one G3 and one Pump Action Rifles as well as Beretta Pistol,charms and assorted ammunition were recovered.
” All the seven Operational Vehicles used for the attack were demobilised and as such the remaining terrorists escaped on foot with fatal injuries. he said.
He advised the public to look out for persons with gunshot injuries and report to the nearest police station support adding that the Nigerian Army remained committed to a united Nigeria that is safe for all law abiding citizens.
