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Troops of the Nigerian Army (NA) under Operation EASTERN SANITY have intensified offensive operations across the South-East, decisively overrunning IPOB/ESN strongholds and pushing the criminal elements into disarray. Relentless pressure mounted by the troops, backed by superior firepower, intelligence and joint-force synergy, has continued to expose the group’s weakening structure and inability to withstand sustained military action.

On 14 April 2026, joint troops of Sector 1, supported by the Air Component of Operation UDO KA, launched a precision strike and clearance operation in Ajali Forest, Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State. The offensive forced IPOB/ESN elements into a chaotic retreat, abandoning critical assets, including an anti-tank Improvised Explosive Device (IED). The failed attempt to deploy the device underscores the group’s desperation and declining operational competence. The IED was safely secured by the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Security team, averting potential harm to troops and civilians.

Troops have since established firm dominance over the general area, sustaining aggressive clearance operations and systematically dismantling all terrorist infrastructure. The deliberate destruction of hideouts using chainsaws and bulldozers has stripped the criminals of cover, leaving them exposed, scattered and unable to regroup or mount any meaningful resistance.

In a related intelligence-driven operation on the same day, troops of 82 Division Garrison deployed at Adani in Uzo-Uwani LGA, acting on credible intelligence from the Department of State Services, tracked and intercepted ransom proceeds linked to a kidnapping syndicate. The swift raid led to the arrest of a notorious kidnap suspect, further exposing the group’s reliance on criminality to sustain its collapsing network. Exploitation of the area led to the recovery of a pump-action rifle and the sum of Two Million Naira (₦2,000,000), Cash believed to be ransom funds, from the suspect’s residence.

The suspect and recovered items have been handed over to the appropriate authorities, for a through investigation to track other members of the criminal gang. The operation further degraded the IPOB/ESN’s operational and financial capacity. These outcomes further demonstrate that IPOB/ESN elements are steadily losing ground, resources and cohesion under sustained military pressure.

The Nigerian Army remains unrelenting and fully committed to annihilating all criminal and insurgent elements, denying them any sanctuary. The NA further assures law-abiding citizens of its unwavering resolve to protect lives and property and urges lcontinued public support as operations intensify to restore enduring peace and stability across the South-East.

Relentless pressure mounted by the troops, backed by superior firepower, intelligence and joint-force synergy

Troops of the Nigerian Army (NA) under Operation EASTERN SANITY

The Nigerian Army remains unrelenting and fully committed to annihilating all criminal and insurgent elements, denying them any sanctuary

buygala:
Good one

Na Ipob dey slaughter Brigadier Generals and Colonels en-masse innit

One wound think the army will presently be more focused on avenging its fallen senior officers who have lost their lives in rather very embarrassing circumstances

I am a Patriot to the core who has always been supporting our armed forces..but isn't it time that someone tells these Army people that their Python is dancing in the wrong place?

Gallant officer go dance python finish for Imo only for ISWAP to later dance python on him in Borno

educatedfool:
Despite IPOB's blatant hatred for Nigeria, especially the North, why is everyone silent about the group's role in funding terrorism in the region?

educatedfool:
Despite IPOB's blatant hatred for Nigeria, especially the North, why is everyone silent about the group's role in funding terrorism in the region?

PepeXKermit:
Any armed person in the east is IPOB but in the north, they are categorized between, bandits, kidnappers, boko haram, iswap, gunmen.

educatedfool:
Despite IPOB's blatant hatred for Nigeria, especially the North, why is everyone silent about the group's role in funding terrorism in the region?

buygala:
Ipob is funding terrorism in the North by arming those terrorists with MRAPS, drones, anti-tank missiles, etc while the IPOB themselves are roaming the east with Sienna buses and local ammunition?

So Ipob can't afford MRAP for itself but can acquire it for ISIS, ISWAP and co?

I understand you hate the East...but say something else

educatedfool:
Your problem is comprehension. I never said IPOB is the only financer. There are several sources involved. Even ₦100 contribution still makes them part of the chain. Basic logic.

DLifeless1:
IPOB don't study and pray with the quran, what are you talking about?

Irony1:
Where is the proof that the group funds terrorism. Of they are really doing terrorism financing. There should be a trail from Abroad. For BH even UAE sent details on financiers to the govt. Where is such for IPOB? All these from Nigerian army on steiking ESN is just to deflect attention from the blunder in the north.

buygala:
Ipob is funding Jihad?

Are you sure all is ok upstairs?

ReturnMan:
What about the terrorists up North

educatedfool:
https://www.thecable.ng/breaking-fg-releases-list-of-48-individuals-groups-linked-to-terrorism-financing/