Fierce Gun Battle As Troops Invade IPOB Hideout

The Nigerian Army has reportedly engaged in a fierce gun battle with an Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) fighter, resulting in the fighter’s death in the Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State.

According to a statement by the Director of Army Public Relations, Maj. Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu the troops conducted a successful clearance operation on the IPOB/ESN hideout after overpowering the fighters.

In the statement, Nwachukwu stated, “Nigerian Army troops have successfully cleared IPOB/ESN hideout at Ihiteukwa Community in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State, neutralising one IPOB/ESN Terrorist after an intense firefight on Saturday, March 2, 2024.”

He continued, “On overpowering the fighters, the gallant troops searched their hideout and recovered three IEDs, one Toyota Highlander SUV, one Hilux vehicle, eight rounds of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition, six rounds of 7.62mm (NATO) ammunition, and one locally fabricated single barrel gun.”

The statement also detailed other items recovered from the hideout, including proscribed Biafran uniforms, a solar panel, a CCTV camera, mobile phones, and assorted charms.

Furthermore, Nwachukwu disclosed another encounter with IPOB fighters in Abia state, where the fighters fled their hideout. Troops recovered weapons from the scene, including an AK-47 Rifle loaded with ammunition and an FN Rifle.