Kingpin and commander of terrorist group, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Eastern Security Network (ESN) were arrested during the last week and a total of destruction of three IPOB/ESN terrorist camps achieved in Izombe, Atta and Ideato North Areas of Imo State.
A cache of weapons was discovered and recovered during the operation.
Sequel to the arrest of the IPOB/ESN commander and his subsequent confessions, the terrorist on 25 June 2021 at about 0400hours, he led in all three different locations in Imo state, teams of Police Tactical Squads of IRT, STS, Special Forces, AKU, QIT and other Imo State command Special teams to three IPOB terrorist camps in Atta Area, Izombe Area and Ideato North area.
All the three camps were overrun by the Tactical Units of The Nigeria Police after fierce gun battles and several weapons, stolen cars, explosives, gun powders, charms, IPOB/ESN Flags, Ammunitions, Indian Hemp, Tramadol and many other hard drugs were recovered.
Several of the IPOB/ESN terrorist members were neutralized in the forrest during the fierce gun battles.
