Troops foil suspected IPOB attack in Enugu

Troops of Operation UDO KA, have foiled an attack by suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on the Inez I-beam community, Ezeagu Local Government Area in Enugu State.

The Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations, 82 Division, Lt.-Col. Olabisi Ayeni, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Enugu.

Ayeni said the operation carried out in collaboration with other security agents on May 6 was a follow-up to the trailing of terrorist collaborators in the community.

He said that while troops were advancing on foot to the community, they were attacked from a building, resulting in injuries to three personnel.

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He added that three soldiers were wounded in the attack.

The spokesman said the wounded personnel were currently receiving treatment at a military medical facility.

He said, “During the exchange of fire, Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) stored by the terrorists in the building used as their hideout detonated, and triggered a fire outbreak that destroyed the hideout.

“Subsequent searches around the general area uncovered more IEDs, improvised hand grenades and shrine used for ritual activities.

“The shrine was thoroughly combed and destroyed. This is to prevent continued usage for criminal activities and to safeguard the community members.

“One collaborator was apprehended during the exploitation around the general area.

“The detained suspect and recovered items have been handed over to the Nigerian Police, Ezeagu Division, for further investigation.”

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