Troops uncover suspected IPOB/ESN safe house in Enugu, recover arms

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Photo: NAN

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Troops of Operation UDO KA have uncovered a suspected safe house belonging to members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), in Enugu State.

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This is contained in an operational report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja.

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The army said the operation was carried out by troops of 82 Division Garrison and Sector 1 of Operation UDO KA in conjunction with operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), Enugu State Command.

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According to the report, the operation followed intelligence obtained from suspects arrested during earlier operations aimed at degrading the operational capability of IPOB/ESN elements in the region.

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It stated that troops successfully traced the suspected safe house located in Agbani, Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State.

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The army said a search of the apartment led to the recovery of eight AK-47 rifles and 12 AK-47 magazines.

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Other items recovered are one tear gas gun, two tear gas cartridges and 323 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.

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It further stated that troops recovered 10 pairs of uniforms allegedly belonging to IPOB members.

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According to the report, all recovered items were handed over to the DSS Enugu State Command for further investigation and necessary action.

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(NAN)

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