Nigerian Military Conducts Airstrikes, Destroys IPOB/ESN Hideouts In Imo And Anambra States

Airstrikes by the Air Component of Operation UDO KA II, a military operation against criminals in the South East, have destroyed hideouts of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra/Eastern Security Network (IPOB/ESN) in Imo State.

The strikes were conducted at the criminals hideouts located at Mother Valley Orsumughu in Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State and Aku Ihube in Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo State, on Tuesday, September 26.

Spokesperson of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, announced this in a statement on Wednesday.

Gabkwet said: “Acting on credible intelligence that IPOB/ESN terrorists had perfected plans to disrupt civic activities lined up in the coming days in Anambra State and other States in Southeast Nigeria from their concealed bunkers/hideouts at Mother Valley Orsumughu, air strikes were authorized in conjunction with ground troops and other security agencies on the location believed to also house some of their weapons and ammunitions.

“The strikes hit the target and were deemed successful following the ball of fire, fleeing terrorists at the location as well as feedback received.”

He said similar airstrikes, in close coordination with ground troops, were conducted the same day at IPOB/ESN hideouts in Aku Ihube In Imo State “after detailed analysis of intelligence on the terrorists converging for a likely rendezvous at their hideout.”

“Consequently, air strikes were authorized to strike the hideout. The targets were acquired and attacked in succession, with a high degree of success,” Gabkwet said.

According to the spokesperson, the military and other security agencies would continue with their efforts at ensuring that all Nigerians, irrespective of where they reside, safe and free to conduct their activities without fear of any threat.

” While the determination of the security agencies is unwavering, the support of all Nigerians to the security agencies remains critical to defeating these criminal elements who’s only intent is to sow fear and division among the citizenry,” he said.