On Friday, troops of Operation UDO KA successfully thwarted an attempted kidnapping of an unnamed law-abiding individual from the South East region in Umuaka, Njaba LGA of Imo State.
While conducting routine patrol along the Orlu-Owerri Road, the troops received a report of the kidnapping and quickly pursued the perpetrators, engaging them in a firefight.
Despite the kidnappers’ attempt to use civilians as shields, the troops displayed professionalism and managed to neutralise one kidnapper and injure two others. Additionally, they recovered an AK-47 rifle, two loaded magazines, and a motorcycle.
In a separate operation, in collaboration with personnel from Naval Base, Oguta, troops neutralised a member of the IPOB/ESN terrorist group in Amagberedere village, Oguta LGA of Imo State.
The dissidents opened fire upon sighting the troops, prompting a swift and appropriate response, resulting in the neutralisation of one terrorist and the recovery of a pump-action shotgun and two cartridges.
The Force Commander of JTF SE Operation UDO KA, Major General Hassan Dada, commended the communities of Umuaka and Oguta for their timely provision of intelligence.
He urged the public to continue offering information that could aid in the apprehension of criminal elements threatening the peace-loving people of the South East. Major General Dada reiterated the importance of collective support for the restoration of peace in Imo State and the broader South East region.
Individuals with valuable security information are encouraged to dial 193 and press number 2 for prompt intervention.
TROOPS FOIL KIDNAP ATTEMPT AND NEUTRALISE IPOB/ESN MEMBERS, RECOVER WEAPONS
Troops of Operation UDO KA on Friday 17 May 2024 foiled an attempted kidnap of another law-abiding South Easterner (names withheld) at Umuaka in Njaba LGA of Imo State.
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