The Imo State Police Command has reported successfully repelling an attack believed to have been carried out by members of the Eastern Security Network (ESN), associated with the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), resulting in the death of one suspect.
The command’s spokesman, Henry Okoye, provided details to the press, showcasing the deceased suspect’s body and the recovered items at the command headquarters in Owerri.
According to Okoye, the incident occurred on October 29, 2024, around 6:30 PM when the Counter Terrorism Unit intercepted an assault by suspected IPOB/ESN members during a routine patrol on the Owerri/Aba Road near Owerri Airport.
Around ten attackers reportedly initiated the assault from two vehicles, but the police were able to repel them. During the confrontation, one suspect was neutralized, while others fled the scene with injuries, abandoning their operational vehicle—a Mercedes Jeep with Lagos registration number AAA 101 GR.
The police recovered an AK-47 rifle, fifteen rounds of 9.62mm ammunition, an IPOB/ESN flag, and the abandoned vehicle from the scene. Okoye mentioned that efforts were ongoing to locate the remaining suspects, with searches being conducted in nearby areas.
State Commissioner Aboki Danjuma urged the public to report any individuals seeking medical attention for gunshot wounds, underscoring the command’s dedication to ensuring public safety.
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