TROOPS DEMOLISH ESN OPERATIVES IN ANAMBRA
Troops of 82 Division of the Nigerian Army on Wednesday dislodged members of Eastern Security Network (ESN) at Azia, Orsumoghu, Lilu Forest, Mbosi and Uli in Ihiala and Orlu Local Government Areas of Anambra and Imo States while conducting Operations clear criminal havens.
This was according to a statement signed by the Director Army Public Relations, Brig Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu.
According to Nwachukwu The gallant troops neutralized one of the criminals, arrested three suspects and recovered one Pump Action Shotgun, two live Cartridges, two mobile phones, One black coloured Toyota Hilux vehicle, a polythene bag containing substances suspected to be Cannabis and the sum of 1, 920naira.
In a separate operation conducted Thursday, troops of 82 Division Nigerian Army in collaboration with the Nigeria Police have bursted an IPOB/ESN syndicate that disrupted the just concluded Local Government Council elections at some polling stations in Nkanu West of Enugu State.
During the intelligence driven operation, carried out around Centenary Estate Obeagu Uno, troops uncovered 7 AK 47 rifles, 2 Pump Action rifles, 10 rifle Magazines, 8 live cartridges, 74 live rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition, one hand grenade, a tipper truck containing 3 corpses among other items. The items have been handed over to Enugu State Police Command for further action.
The Nigerian Army reassures residents of South East Nigeria of their commitment to restoring lasting peace in the region.
