The Nigerian Army says, troops conducting Exercise GOLDEN DAWN Sector 3 have foiled an attempted kidnap and robbery of Most Reverend Augustine Ukwuoma at the Orlu Diocesan Catholic Secretariat, BSC Road, Orlu Imo State.

Director Army Public Relations, Brig. Gen Onyema Nwachukwu made this knownto newsmen in a statement on Sunday.

Nwachukwu reveals that, troops in response to a distress call at about 2:30am on Sunday 31 October 2021, swiftly moved to the scene forcing the assailants to take to their heels thereby abandoning their mission. 

He said, the Bishop, his Secretary and Assistant Secretary are safe and unhurt. 

He noted in the statement that, troops will continue to deny freedom of action to members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra/Eastern Security Network (IPOB/ESN) and other criminal gangs operating within the sector especially as the elections in Anambra State draws nearer and during the yuletide season. 

The Nigerian Army therefore advised Nigerians to report suspicious movement of criminals as well as hide outs of the outlawed IPOB/ESN to law enforcement agencies as the group is only out to intimidate, steal and kidnap law-abiding citizens for ransom.

Kudos to the experienced JTF.. Death to all IPOB terrorists.

If IPOB attempts to extend their madness outside the South-East, we the good Igbos and other Nigerians will form a civilian JTF and deal with them ourselves while the Army will be allowed to face the more tactical and organized terror groups such as BH

No serious youth with a determine spirit to succeed in life would be involve in all these barbaric acts.

Even you dey claim Igbo?
kai igbo don suffer

Officialgarri:
Kudos to the experienced JTF.. Death to all IPOB terrorists.

If IPOB attempts to extend their madness outside the South-East, we the good Igbos and other Nigerians will form a civilian JTF and deal with them ourselves while the Army will be allowed to face the more tactical and organized terror groups such as BH