…One IPOB militant captured
The Nigerian Army says its troops operating in Owerri, Imo state on Sunday, foiled an early morning attack on the Imo State Police Command.
A statement by the Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Mohammed Yerima, said the troops, which were “assisted by the Police Special Forces, eliminated a top IPOB/ESN Operational Commander, Joseph Uka Nnachi (alias King of Dragons), who has been orchestrating attacks against security agencies and government establishments in the South Eastern states.
“He has been at the centre of several heinous attacks since the death of Ikonso who gave up the ghost during an encounter with security forces on 24 April 2021 at Awomama village of Orlu East LGA of Imo state.
“Equally neutralised along with Dragon were four of his cohorts while one was captured alive and has been assisting security forces with useful information.
“The troops recovered four AK-47 Rifles, a Toyota Hiace mini bus used as operational vehicle by the assailants as well as several assorted ammunition and charms,” the statement reads.
The statement “recalled that IPOB/ESN terrorists attacked the Imo State Police Command on 5 April 2021 and since then, the security forces had been on the trail of the assailants, leading to the successful elimination of the key figures involved.”
The Army appreciated Imo people and other Nigerians for “their support towards combating security challenges in the South East and the rest of the country.
