The Enugu State Police Command has announced the killing of two members of the Eastern Security Network, a security outfit of the Indigenous People of Biafra during a raid on their camp.

A statement on Sunday by the command’s spokesman, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, indicated that one AK-47 rifle, one submachine gun, one stainless pump-action gun, 27 live and 23 expended rounds of 7.62 mm caliber ammunition were recovered after the raid.

Ndukwe said that the intelligence-guided raid was carried out by operatives of the command serving in Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad, on March 30, 2024, at about 2:30 a.m in their camp in Akwuke community, Enugu South Local Government Area of the state.

The statement said it was in pursuance of the Easter crime prevention strategies devised by the Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu.

“The operatives were, however, met with resistance from the renegades, who opened fire upon sighting them, but they were subdued by the superior firepower of the operatives,” the Ndukwe said.


“Two of the criminal elements were neutralised, while others escaped with varying degrees of gunshot wounds. One AK-47 rifle, one submachine gun (SMG), one stainless pump-action gun (PAG), 27 live and 23 expended rounds of 7.62 mm caliber ammunition were recovered after the raid.

“Also recovered are five live cartridges, and a small blue-colored Gideon New Testament bible used to conceal objects suspected to be charm.

“A preliminary investigation reveals that the breech number of the recovered AK-47 was wiped off and that the criminal elements are responsible for several attacks and carting away of police officers rifles, as the rifle’s magazine bore the Nigeria Police Force colour. Further discreet investigations are ongoing.

“Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, while commending the Operatives for the operational feat, has reaffirmed the Command’s unwavering commitment to rid Enugu State of unrepentant criminals.

“He, however, solicits the continued support of the citizenry, while urging them and owners of medical facilities, in particular, to report persons found with gunshot wounds to the police,” the statement noted.

immortalcrown:
I think they use the identity of ESN to sensationalise every criminal or violent activity in the East. I think those people killed might be cultist or thieves, not ESN. I say this because the post lacks a convincing evidence that the people killed belonged to ESN.

Only two members were killed. No wounded or apprehended member. Even the names of the killed ones are not mentioned in the post. No identity of ESN was allegedly found in the raided camp. So, how was it ascertained that the two people killed during the raid belonged to ESN?

illicit:
But how are they suppose to know the name of the dead suspects

Paraman:
More news like this is needed. Death to all the terrorists.

immortalcrown:
I think they use the identity of ESN to sensationalise every criminal or violent activity in the East. I think those people killed might be cultist or thieves, not ESN. I say this because the post lacks a convincing evidence that the people killed belonged to ESN.

Only two members were killed. No wounded or apprehended member. Even the names of the killed ones are not mentioned in the post. No identity of ESN was allegedly found in the raided camp. So, how was it ascertained that the two people killed during the raid belonged to ESN?

paramakina202:
Do you have any evidence the dead criminals are not ESN?

immortalcrown:
I think they use the identity of ESN to sensationalise every criminal or violent activity in the East. I think those people killed might be cultist or thieves, not ESN. I say this because the post lacks a convincing evidence that the people killed belonged to ESN.

Only two members were killed. No wounded or apprehended member. Even the names of the killed ones are not mentioned in the post. No identity of ESN was allegedly found in the raided camp. So, how was it ascertained that the two people killed during the raid belonged to ESN?

Rantingpiglets:
FULANI Herdsmen killed YORUBA OBAs.. when are you re-electing another OBA that FULANI will kill again?

paramakina202:


Do you have any evidence the dead criminals are not ESN?

Lovenorth:
Nice move

Rantingpiglets:
Propaganda.

Have the police ever issued press statements in the killing of FULANI Herdsmen?

Any let Propaganda continue and those whose OBAs were killed by FULANI kids will keep being foolish.

omoredia:
If una see real terrorists una go give them bags of rice and grant them amnesty. Deceivers and jokers!

immortalcrown:
I think they use the identity of ESN to sensationalise every criminal or violent activity in the East. I think those people killed might be cultist or thieves, not ESN. I say this because the post lacks a convincing evidence that the people killed belonged to ESN.

Only two members were killed. No wounded or apprehended member. Even the names of the killed ones are not mentioned in the post. No identity of ESN was allegedly found in the raided camp. So, how was it ascertained that the two people killed during the raid belonged to ESN?