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TROOPS DISMANTLE IPOB/ESN STRONGHOLD, RECOVER SUSPECTED REMAINS OF SLAIN PERSONNEL IN IMO STATE

The Nigerian Army has recorded another significant operational success in its sustained efforts to rid the South East of criminal elements, as troops of 82 Division, in conjunction with sister services and other security agencies, successfully dismantled a notorious camp belonging to the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), in Imo State.

Acting on intelligence information, the operation, conducted on 24 April 2026 along the Ubaha Orsu axis of Orsu Local Government Area, was part of a deliberate clearance and search mission aimed at dismantling IPOB/ESN hideout within the region and locating the remains of two personnel of the Nigerian Army, Master Warrant Officer Linus Musa Audu and Private Gloria Mathew, who were brutally abducted and murdered by IPOB/ESN terrorists in May 2022 while en route for their traditional wedding.

Acting on credible intelligence, troops advanced towards a suspected IPOB/ESN hideout when they came under heavy attack by armed criminals. Demonstrating resilience, the troops decisively engaged the terrorists, successfully repelling multiple ambushes and forcing the criminals to flee in disarray. The encounter further exposed the desperation and criminal nature of the group, which continues to target innocent citizens and security personnel alike.

Following the successful clearance of the camp, troops conducted a thorough search of the area and made a grim but important discovery shallow graves suspected to contain the remains of the slain personnel. The graves were carefully excavated and suspected remains were recovered.

The recovered remains have since been secured for detailed forensic analysis, including DNA testing, to conclusively establish their identities. Efforts are also ongoing to liaise with the families of the fallen personnel to ensure proper identification and facilitate befitting burial arrangements in honour of their sacrifice.

This operation not only underscores the Nigerian Army’s unwavering commitment to ensuring justice for fallen heroes but also highlights the continued degradation of IPOB/ESN criminal networks and infrastructure across the South East. The discovery of shallow graves within their camp further exposes the group’s heinous atrocities and disregard for human life.

The Nigerian Army reassures the general public that ongoing operations will continue until all criminal elements are neutralised and lasting peace is restored across the region. We appreciate the Law-abiding citizens for the information and urge you remain vigilant and continue to support security agencies with timely and credible information.

The Nigerian Army remains resolute, professional and committed to defending the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Nigeria

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This is pitiful... Why kill your fellow human and expect not to be killed... IPOB/ESN/BANDIT/BOKO HARRAM should be killed on site.....it's a waste of our judiciary time for them to stand trials..

Government should put more effort to tackle insecurity. God bless NIGERIA.

These guys are so evil..... How I wish the army can catch and dismantle all criminal elements like this......
Useless set of animals
Once u catch them... Shoot on sight as soon as they are found with a weapon....
Cultists, bandits, agitators, kidnappers etc...
Once u see them with a weapon... Shoot to kill...
Without that, that won't stop their atrocious acts

Esn and ipob still exist?

No wonder I haven't gotten the usual spam mentions from ESNbrutality.

Dem don catch am

Propaganda everywhere! ESN is no longer active so what are you people boasting about? Those bones doesn't belong to those people.

ESNBRUTALITY

Come and lie as usual.

Good

They should do same to bandits

Were these not the couple that they killed brutally some years back?

Omoh they are supposed to skin those criminals alive

chopnaira:
TROOPS DISMANTLE IPOB/ESN STRONGHOLD, RECOVER SUSPECTED REMAINS OF SLAIN PERSONNEL IN IMO STATE




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We will never hear of such wonderful news arising from the Northern region.
Well let them continue to be selective in their fighting and eliminating criminal elements within the regions.
It's good anyways for only a particular region to not have criminal elements.
Very soon they will be no need for military or paramilitary personnel to remain the peaceful regions.

chopnaira:
TROOPS DISMANTLE IPOB/ESN STRONGHOLD, RECOVER SUSPECTED REMAINS OF SLAIN PERSONNEL IN IMO STATE




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E no go better for Mazi Nnamdi Kanu in this life or in the next.

Nawa killing killing everywhere
Hmmmm this life

DuttyChuks:
Propaganda everywhere! ESN is no longer active so what are you people boasting about? Those bones doesn't belong to those people.

Dirtychucks doesn't 2ant others to read news about terrorist activities in h8s land. He's only interested in such news from other regions.
This is the same mentality from Obi, they are only interested in bad news from other regions. Their own stories should be kept hidden and not talked about. Hypocrites.

Flangelo12:
ESNBRUTALITY

Come and lie as usual.

Not heard from him since yesterday.

Lets pray for his safety

they should send the remains to mazi in sokoto

Very disturbing when the video surfaced years ago

Useless propaganda against IPOB.

IPOB motto is no Violence.

But Buhari cabal infested terrorists to combat IPOB to make it look like a terrorist organization.
It started with Nigeria armed forces killing innocent people in a church in Aba, followed by Operation Python Dance.

DuttyChuks:
Propaganda everywhere! ESN is no longer active so what are you people boasting about? Those bones doesn't belong to those people.

One of them! A sympather of terrorists is also a terrorist

But today they are making case for the criminal - NK - that he hasn't committed any offence. I hope they can face these people family and say the same thing.

Jesus Christ. This is so horrible a site to behold. Anybody that watched that horrible video will agree that the voice behind the video is similar to the voice of Gentle yahoo. I think the security agencies should do a forensic analysis on that voice and apprehens that gentle yahoo ASAP.

It was horrible and barbari...

Why are they not wearing Gloves, Face MASK, PPE
Very unprofessional fellas
*pukes*

They were brutally murdered.

I cringed when I saw the video.

How can someone's heart be that dead and dark?

Kill them ALL!!!

Okonsbecky:
Esn and ipob still exist?

Exactly question I be Wan ask...

IPOB and ESN NEVER KILLED ANY ONE, EITHER A MILITARY MAN, CIVILIAN, OR PARA MILITARY.

IT MUST BE KNOWN TO THE WORLD THAT IPOB UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF MAZI NNAMDI KANU IS RECOGNIZED AS A PEACEFUL MOVEMENT ENGAGING PEACEFULLY FOR THE RIGHTS AND FREEDOM OF IGBO PEOPLE AND BIAFRANS.

THEY WHERE NEVER SEEN WITH ARMS NOR THREATENED WITH ARMS.

THIS IS A PROPAGANDA BY THE NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT AND MILITARY.

And Peter Obi will never condemn their actions.