Insecurity: Troops raid IPOB/ESN hideouts in Delta

In continuation of the ongoing efforts to end insurgency activities in the country, the gallant Troops of 63 Brigade/ Sector 1 Joint Task Force South South (SS) Operation Delta Safe (OPDS) of the Nigerian Army have conducted series raids on the hideouts of the suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra/ Eastern Security Network IPOB/ESN in Delta State

This was contained in a statement made available to Defence Correspondents in Abuja on Saturday by the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 63 Brigade, Asaba, Captain Iliyasu Bawa Rijau.

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According to the statement, during the operations which was intelligence-based between July 26 and August 1, this year, the troops arrested 13 members of the outlawed terrorist fighters and recovered assorted arms and ammunition of various calibers.

“The troops’ raids were carried out in the Abacha Camp and Fulani Camp areas of Okpanam in Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State.”

The statement explained that the arrested suspects were handed over to the 63 Military Intelligence Regiment (MIR) for further action.

“After profiling, four of the suspects were confirmed to be IPOB/ESN collaborators, while nine others were found to have no links with the proscribed group and would be released to their families on sureties.

“The confirmed suspects, identified as Hossanah John, Obassey Maduabichi, Nwamini Nduka, and Aguyi Uchenna, would be conveyed to the higher authorities for further action”.

It stated that the Commander 63 Brigade Nigerian Army/ Sector 1 Joint Task Force South South (SS) Operation Delta Safe (OPDS) Brigadier General MA Shonibare has commended troops and assured the public that the operation was part of the ongoing efforts by the troops to maintain peace and security in Delta.