Cannibalism, Corpses and Currencies: Nigerian Army Uncovers Horrors of IPOB/ESN Camps
IMO, Nigeria – The Nigerian Army has revealed the shocking discoveries it made during a series of raids on the camps of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its militant wing, Eastern Security Network (ESN) in Imo State.
According to a statement issued on Friday by the Acting Deputy Director, 82 Division Army Public Relations, Lt.-Col. Jonah Unuakhalu, the army carried out clearance operations in several locations along Umulolo-Umukele- Amousu and Agbobu in Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo State.
The statement said that the operations were jointly conducted by troops of the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Navy and Air Force in conjunction with the police and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps.
The army said that it found the burnt corpses of policemen and their rank badges, as well as signs of terrorist activities, occult practices and acts of cannibalism by the IPOB/ESN members.
The statement also said that the troops destroyed the IED-making factory of the terrorist group and recovered various items, including Biafran currencies, fake US Dollar bills, Biafran Liberation Army T-shirts, and other Biafran insignia.
The army said that two suspects were arrested and the burnt policemen corpses were discovered for proper burial.
The statement added that the troops also thwarted a kidnapping attempt by some suspected IPOB/ESN terrorists in Owerri metropolis and recovered one AK-47 rifle and magazine, a G-3 rifle with mounted magazines and the vehicle used by the terrorists.
The statement further said that the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 82 Division of Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Hassan Dada, visited Eha-Amufu community in Isi-Uzo LGA of Enugu State on Jan. 24, 2024, to strengthen cordial civil-military relations and create a peaceful society.
The GOC advised the community to cooperate and assist the military to put an end to the insecurity of the community and the region at large. He assured the people of his commitment to end the herders and farmers clash and youth restiveness within the region.
He also met with other security agencies in the council area and enjoined them not to relent on the ongoing collaborative efforts and synergy of information gathering and sharing with the military for improved security within the community and South-East.
The GOC appreciated the incredible cooperation of other security agencies for the success achieved so far and urged the good people of the South-East to support and continually provide timely, reliable and credible information through the Emergency Line ‘193’ by pressing 2.
The statement concluded by saying that the Nigerian Army will continue to protect lives and property of the good people of the South-East as it carries out its constitutional roles within the ambit of the law.
