The Nigerian Army troops, as part of Operation UDO KA, recently carried out a clearance operation in Igboro forest, Abia State, in response to the killing of soldiers in Aba.
In an official statement issued by the Nigerian Army, it was reported that six suspected terrorists were neutralized during the operation, and a significant amount of weapons was seized.
The operation’s primary objective was to apprehend those accountable for the assault on soldiers in Aba and to recover arms and ammunition from the Indigenous People of Biafra and its associate, the Eastern Security Network (IPOB/ESN) group.
Throughout the operation, troops encountered improvised explosive devices, resulting in minor injuries to one soldier.
Nevertheless, the terrorists’ resistance was effectively quelled, resulting in the elimination of six group members. Some members were able to flee with gunshot wounds.
The troops also confiscated three locally made Rocket Propelled Grenade launchers, two locally made Artillery guns with tripods and bombs, dane guns, Biafran flags, and burnt vehicles.
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Furthermore, all identified camps, which were marked with various inscriptions, were demolished.
The Joint Task Force Operation UDO KA called upon the residents of Abia to continue collaborating with security forces by providing reliable and prompt information to help eliminate criminal elements in the state and the entire South East region. They urged individuals to report any pertinent information by dialing *193 and selecting Option 2 on their phones.
