Troops kill wanted IPOB kingpin, arrest two other ‘notorious terrorists’

The Nigerian army said the troops killed the wanted kingpin and arrested others during multiple operations in Nigeria's south-east.

The Nigerian army says its troops have killed a suspected kingpin of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed militant wing Eastern Security Network (ESN) in Imo State, South-east Nigeria.

The army, in a statement on its Facebook page on Monday, said the troops killed the kingpin and arrested two other notorious terrorists during multiple raids of IPOB hideouts in the state.

It said the operations were conducted in collaboration with other security agencies.

The statement, however, did not identify the security operatives who took part in the operations.

Killing of the kingpin
The army said one of the operations was conducted at a suspected IPOB hideout in Ezeinyen Okwe Umucheke, a community in Onuimo Local Government Area of the state.

It said the operation was targeted at the suspected IPOB kingpin identified as Chinemerem, popularly known as “Bam Bam” in the community.

“The operation led to the neutralisation of Chinemerem, as he attempted to reach for his weapon and the arrest of several of his accomplices,” it said without giving details of the arrested accomplices.

“A substantial amount of weapons, ammunition, and IPOB/ESN paraphernalia were seized, and the hideout was subsequently destroyed.”

The statement said the troops subsequently intercepted other suspected IPOB/ESN members at another hideout in Ama Hausa in Okigwe Local Government Area of the state.

“Overpowered in the ensuing shootout, the (suspected) terrorists were forced to flee in disarray, abandoning a cache of ammunition and motorcycles,” it said.

Seventy-two rounds of 7.62 x 51mm NATO ammunition, four rounds of 7.62 mm (special), three rounds of 5.56mm, one FN rifle, a pair of military desert boots and one green beret were recovered from the hoodlums, according to the army.

The arrest of two other ‘notorious terrorists.’

The army said another operation was conducted in Orlu Local Government Area of Imo State, which targeted two other notorious kingpins, Izuchukwu Emejuru, otherwise known as “Kingkong,” and Chibuzor Chikwe, also known as ‘’Onyema.”

“The raid resulted in the arrest of these suspects and the confiscation of a variety of weapons, including a Semi-automatic pump-action gun, a locally made gun, and a pistol,” it said.

The statement indicated that some valuables reportedly belonging to Ugonna Iriele, the traditional ruler of Ogberuru in the Orlu Council Area, were recovered by the troops.

Mr Iriele’s palace was razed by gunmen who attacked the area in September 2023.

IPOB, a group seeking the independent state of Biafra to be carved out of the south-east and some parts of south-south Nigeria, has been linked to the deadly attacks in the regions.

But, the group has repeatedly denied any involvement in the attacks.

More arrest
The army, in a related development, said its troops tracked down and arrested a suspected terrorist, Ibrahim Abdullahi, in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State, north-central Nigeria.

It added that the operation led to the recovery of an AK-47 rifle, magazines, and ammunition.

The statement did not indicate when the multiple operations took place.

“These operations underscore the synergy and commitment of the security forces in addressing the multifaceted challenges posed by terrorist groups and criminals,” it said

DevilsEqual:
These guys form a super-vigilante group to kill the residents of the region as a form of protest against the FG detention of Nnamdi Kanu

Hows this reasonable?

I know some Buddhist monk often burn themselves up to show their disapproval on some matters/policies of Govt and religion issues but at least, na demself dem dey injure no be their people


Ojukwu sacrificed 3m people some years ago
Now this vigilante are open to sacrificing as many as possible till God knows when"


An average Igbo man living in Igboland already endangers himself

ChiefJusticeFuc:


That's because it was only as recent as 1951 that slavery was officially abolished in Ibo land.

Do you know that up till the early 1900s Ibo slaves were still being exported under the liscence of the British crown ?
One notorious Nwabanni fellow was arrested with dozen or more slaves on his way from Anambra to Calabar to supply slaves to a British trading company operating in Brazil.

The British colonial officer detained Nwabanni and set the slaves in his possession free. But Nwabanni will petition the Colonial govt and have his "property" returned to him after providing a liscence to supply slaves to a Rothschild plantation company in Brazil.

You must understand that it was only as recent as 1951 that the British officially banned slavery in Ibo land.

The Ibo elite who are exclusively drawn from the freeborn and ruling class had little or no regard for the newly emancipated slaves. It was at this point in history that the discriminatory caste system became more rigidly enforced so as to prevent the now emancipated slaves from contesting and wining elective positions.

The sufferings of the majority during the war that occured a mere 15ys after the abolition of slavery in iboland , did not register in the consciousness of the Ibo elite aka freeborn who were more ready to weaponize the mass suffering of their people for propaganda points. This is why Gowon lamented and said "the Ibo elite have no care for their people's sufferings".

So it shouldn't surprise you that IPOB is repeating the same self inflicting evil and wickedness like that of the Arochukwu slave raiders and the Ibo Marxists in Enugu during the war years..

Bubu4Sea:
Notice they never kill the Fulani Herdsmen, instead Sue for peace with them.

onuman:
APC government of Nigeria is gradually killing all Igbos in guise of killing separatists.

Nsogbu001:
Can you throw more light on this ?

omoredia:
But real terrorists they will call them bandits

onuman:
APC government of Nigeria is gradually killing all Igbos in Nigeria in its guise of killing separatists.

ChiefJusticeFuc:


Are you people not tired of Whataboutism ?

omoredia:



The greatest security threat is a deceptive government

FaceTanke:
Pls stop the killings

ChiefJusticeFuc:


Sure

See this thread

https://www.nairaland.com/7825561/late-1904-rothschild-still-exporting#125517563

onuman:
APC government of Nigeria is gradually killing all Igbos in Nigeria in its guise of killing separatists.