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

Troops of the Nigerian Army 82 Division Garrison, under Sector 1 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.

An operational report released on Thursday in Abuja disclosed that the operation, conducted with the Department of State Services (DSS), Enugu State Command, was based on intelligence from previous arrests.

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.

It stated that troops successfully traced the suspected safe house located in Agbani, Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State based on intelligence obtained during earlier operations aimed at degrading the operational capability of IPOB/ESN elements in the region.

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

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

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

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