3 Killed, AK 47 Riffle Recovered As Security Agencies Dislodge IPOB/ESN Camp In Ebonyi

Recovered vehicles.

The Ebonyi State Police Command yesterday said that 3 members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra and Eastern Security Network IPOB/ESN in Izzi Local Government Area of the State have been killed, 5 others arrested while others escaped when the security agents dislodged their hideout.

In a statement signed by the Ag Police Public Relations Officer PPRO, DSP Joshua Ukandu said that 1 AK 47 Rifle, 2000 rounds of live ammunition, 3 Vehicles and other items were recovered from the hoodlums.

He stated that acting on credible intelligence in a joint operation with other sister security agencies on 21st March 2024, the hideout of the organization in a forest within Omini community in Izzi LGA of Ebonyi State was stormed.

DSP Ukandu said that on sighting the operatives, the hoodlums opened fire on them adding that in the ensuing gun duel three members of the proscribed group were shot dead, five arrested while others escaped.

“Three Sienna Vehicles snatched from different individuals and used by the hoodlums to perpetrate heinous crimes were recovered at the camp.

He maintained that exhibits recovered at the den indicates that the gang is responsible for the recent attacks and killing of police officers within the state.

Their hideout in the bush.

“Exhibits recovered in the course of the operation include;
One (1) AK47 rifle with sixteen (16) rounds of live ammunition, a bag containing two thousand (2,000) rounds of live ammunition, a Police Warrant Card.

“Others include, an Identity Card with a picture Of Nnamdi Kanu, a portrait of an unidentified person, One (1) Itel phone and One (1) motorcycle.

DSP Ukandu said that the State Commissioner of Police, CP Augustina Ogbodo commended the officers involved in the operation for their gallantry and assured residents of the state that the command will not relent in its fight against crime.

“The Ebonyi State Police Command is commitment to the protection of lives and properties in Ebonyi State.