Nigerian army reveals identities of pro-Biafran gunmen terrorising South-east:
Nigerian troops are on a renewed operation to combat insecurity in the South-east.
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Nigerian Army Reports Ogbunigwe Recovery in ImoThe army said troops arrested two suspects in Imo and recovered a locally made rocket launcher.
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- The simultaneous operations took place on Thursday, October 5, 2023, in Orsu and Okigwe Local Government Areas of Imo State.
- According to the army, troops arrested two suspects in Umulolo and recovered a locally made Ogbunigwe rocket launcher.
- During the Umulolo operation, an improvised explosive device struck a troop vehicle; the army reported no casualties.
- The army said suspected IPOB/ESN members fled wounded into forests, while troops cleared Eketutu Market.
The army spokesman noted that Operation UDO KA II would continue combating ritual killings, cannibalism, kidnapping for ransom, and extortion of hardworking and law-abiding citizens in the southeast.— Lt.-Col. Jonah Unuakhalu, acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 82 Division, Nigerian Army, Joint Task Force South-East (Operation UDO KA II)
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