Combined Troops Neutralise ESN, IPOB Fighters In Delta State

Combined troops of 63 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, the Nigeria Police and Operatives of the Department of State Services have neutralized two IPOB/ESN fighters and arrested five others after a fierce encounter that took place on Monday 17 July 2023 at Fuji Junction general area in Asaba, Delta state.

This is contained in a statement by Director Army Public Relations,Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu on Tuesday, 18 July 2023.

Nwachukwu said the encounter followed    distress calls that the community  was under attack by the terrorists,  to which the combined troops swiftly responded, adding that the terrorists succumbed to the overwhelming fire power of the troops, after two of their members fell in the fire fight that ensued, while the survivors fled to their hideout around Okpanam river.

He said the gallant troops in pursuit of the fleeing criminal elements, successfully trailed them to their enclave in a house around Okpanam river, where they were nabbed.

According to him, the troops also recovered one AK 47 Rifle, one Pump Action Semi Automatic Rifle, 15 Live Cartridges, one AK 47 Rifle Magazine and a Baofeng Radio Receiver.

“We implore members of the public to continue to cooperate with the security agencies by providing actionable information to support their operations to tackle security challenges.

The Chief of Army Staff, Major General Taoreed Lagbaja was quoted in the statement commending the combined troops for their effort and urged them to sustain the synergy, as they restore peace and tranquility in the region.