.Police dismantle IPOB, ESN enclave in Imo; recover drones, arms, ammunition
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have dealt a crushing blow to ISWAP terrorists, defeating a night attack on 120 Task Force Battalion Gonori under Sector 2 in the late hours of Saturday, 9 May 2026 up till the early morning of Sunday, 10 May 2026.
This was contained in a statement signed by Media Information Officer, Operation HADIN KAI, North East) Lt. Col. Sani Uba.
According to him, the terrorists, advancing from the Mandunari axis at around midnight were detected early by an ambush team.
Troops immediately executed a well-coordinated spoiling attack which caught the terrorists in a devastating killing zone. No part of the camp was breached and no equipment was lost.
He added Platforms from the Air Component of OPHK and the Nigerian Army Aviation earlier scrambled subsequently completed a well-synchronised air-land assault that decimated the retreating insurgents and sealed the totality of their defeat.
Exploitation of the general area revealed extensive blood trails, body parts and battle damage consistent with scores of terrorist casualties, in addition to terrorist corpses recovered within the immediate vicinity.
Items recovered include one General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG), 2 x PKT, 5 x AK-47 rifles, several belts of assorted ammunition, and other personal effects, further confirming the scale of the failed assault.
Wounded soldiers are stable and receiving appropriate medical attention.
Exploitation operations are still ongoing within the general area to consolidate gains and track fleeing terrorists. This latest failed attack reinforces the unrelenting operational dominance of OPHK and the futility of terrorist aggression against well-fortified and battle-ready troops across the Theatre.
Similarly, the Nigeria Police Force, has recorded a major operational success in the ongoing nationwide campaign to suppress violent extremism and dismantle organized criminal networks.
On 23 April 2026, operatives of the Imo State Police Command conducted an operation at a confirmed terrorist hideout in Nguru, Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area, Imo State.
According to Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid, the operation was intelligence-driven, premised on actionable information obtained from the confessional statement of a high-ranking IPOB/ESN commander, Ebube Uchenna Mmaduakolam, also known as “Ebube Virus.”
Three suspects were apprehended at the scene and are currently in lawful custody, providing the Force with critical information pertaining to the group’s logistics networks, personnel structure, and planned operations.
A thorough search of the enclave led to the recovery of two (2) General-Purpose Machine Guns (GPMGs), 3,115 rounds of GPMG ammunition, one (1) AK-47 assault rifle, one (1) pump-action shotgun, multiple units of surveillance drones, and Biafra currency in various denominations.
The Inspector-General of Police has commended the operatives of the command for their courage, professional conduct, and tactical precision in executing the operation.
The IGP noted that the recovery of this substantial arsenal significantly degrades the operational capacity of the IPOB/ESN extremist network in the South-East region, and represents a decisive blow against their campaign of terror.
The Nigeria Police Force reaffirms its mandate to uphold the rule of law, and guarantee the safety of every Nigerian citizen.
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