Exercise GOLDEN DAWN troops have killed some Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) militia wing, Eastern Security Network (ESN) fighters in a fierce gun battle in Ebonyi State.
The IPOB/ESN fighters were killed when soldiers raided some of their camps within Ochokwu village in Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.
Arms and items recovered include AK-47 rifles, rounds of 7.62 mm ammunition, magazines, Biafra flags, among others.
According to PRNigeria, a source that the secessionists had been occupying the hideout for some time.
“Troops exchanged fire with the gunmen. They subdued the IPOB militants”, the officer said.
According to report, the military on Saturday announced the elimination of ESN members who killed Department of State Services (DSS) operatives in Anambra state.
The officers were part of security personnel on protection duty for a campaign rally ahead of the November 6 Anambra governorship election.
A MUST TO READ
For your Advert Placement, Publicity, Press Release, Personality Promotion, Special Report, Featured story, Conference, Interviews, And So On – CONTACT US on WhatsApp/Call📞@ 08072633727 📲
NOTE: We wish to add you to our WhatsApp Database to get our Trending, latest and timely news directly into your WhatsApp Box as the news breaks.
News Update As Osun State approaches the pivotal August 15th, 2026, fourteen (14) political parties…
Ahead of the August 15th, 2026 Osun state governorship election, journalists and media practitioners have…
By Olanihun Sunday Zechariah Olanihunzechariah@gmail.com +2347038572068 Few expressions have gained as much prominence in contemporary…
THE United States has released an updated deportation list containing 124 Nigerians amid President Donald…
News update Some Nigerian filling stations have shut down over premium motor spirit price speculation…
THE Secretary to the State Government of Osun, Alhaji Teslim Igbalaye, speaks with OLUFEMI ADEDIRAN…