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vanbonattel:
Evidence?

Enugu Government Says 27 Kidnappers, ESN Members Loyal To Simon Ekpa Killed By Security Operatives

At least 27 suspected kidnappers and members of the security outfit of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Eastern Security Network (ESN) have been killed by combined security agencies in Enugu State as claimed by the Governor Peter Mbah-led administration.

A statement on Wednesday by Governor Mbah's media office said they were killed in a shootout with security operatives at various locations across the state in the past two weeks, citing debriefings from the security agencies.

According to the statement, some of the neutralised pro-Biafra agitators were those loyal to the Finland-based leader, Simon Ekpa better known as auto-pilot IPOB.

The statement noted that residents of the state had also appealed to the governor to invoke the provisions of the state’s criminal code and demolish all the properties used by kidnappers and other criminal elements as stash houses to serve as deterrent to criminals.

Speaking at Ugwuogo Nike-Opi Road in the early hours of Wednesday, Superintendent Onochie Ezeh, who led a joint security operation to rescue some kidnap victims, said the operation led to the killing of 7-man-gang kidnappers at Ogbeke Nike where the kidnappers used a large poultry farm to hide their hostages.

He explained that Wednesday’s successful operation was part of the sustained operations in the state to flush out criminals operating from other neighbouring states, including kidnappers, unknown gunmen and other unscrupulous elements.

“We were on the trail of these kidnappers for more than three months now. They had been operating within this axis where they kidnapped their victims and kept them at a large poultry farm at Ogbeke Nike until ransoms are paid.

"So, on a tipoff from members of the public who suspected the strange movements in the area and the accounts of some of the victims of these criminals, we swung into action. On sighting us, these men of the underworld opened fire on my men, and we quickly retaliated and overpowered them with our superior firepower,” he stressed.

Speaking further, SP Ezeh disclosed that the combined security task force, set up by the Enugu State governor, Mr Peter Mbah, as a tactical squad against kidnappings and activities of unknown gunmen, had recorded milestones in policing the state and flushing out criminal elements.

“This is a gallant crack squad with the mandate to eliminate every form of threat in the state. We have recorded huge successes over the past months. You know our role is not to rush to the media to tell our story but to ensure that every citizen and resident of the state has peace.

“I can tell you that we have already neutralized over 7 criminal gangs who were mostly kidnappers and unknown gunmen. We are going after them. We are taking the battle to their doorsteps because the governor said we should not come back home if we don’t completely rid the state of threats.

“So we are on it. In fact, during our operations, we identified many criminal hideouts that serve as rogue premises where kidnap victims and dangerous weapons are kept. These places include New Artisan Market, Akwuke community, Akegbe-Ugwu, Four Corners, Awgu, Mgbowo, Emene, Eke and Afa in Udi and some parts of Isi Uzo local government. During rescue operations, we were able to neutralize over 30 of the kidnappers and recovered guns and valuables,” he said.

One of the rescued kidnap survivors, Dr Kate Pamela, said she was traumatized by the ugly experiences at the hands of the kidnappers.

“Each time I pass through that poultry, I feel I have been denied justice by still allowing it to operate. They kidnapped us and kept us there for five days. They even killed two of the victims because their families could only afford ten million naira each against the fifty million naira demanded. Notwithstanding that I was able to identify the bodies of three of the kidnappers when they were killed, I still feel that the area should be cleared.

“Government must ensure justice by turning that place to a landfill,” Dr Pamela fumed.

Mbanda:
So, what is the connection between Nnamdi Kanu and Ekpa that, made a propagandist like you to link their creations together?

Is Sunday Igboho Yoruba nation freedom fighters, and Gani Adams OPC the same thing?

Mbanda:
Kanu formed IPOB
. Now tell me how ekpa came into the picture.

RuggedBiafran:
Keep crying child..you are irrelevant..

Fulani will use you as manure to feed their COWs

Mbanda:
Who made ekpa IPOB?
You liars and propagandists are trying so hard to crown ekpa IPOB leader instead of Kanu but you lots have failed.

RuggedBiafran:
Dey play ..

Mbanda:
If BRF is the militant wing of IPOB, where do we now place ESN?

LIES AND PROPAGANDA SMELLING!

Mbanda:
You mentioned IPOB instead of BRF and I want to know how BRF translated into IPOB. You are now shifting the goal post to "People of Biafra" haba!
Why are you this petty?

RuggedBiafran:
Noerection
Peterobiisathie
Nolefelendum
Ndimkpurumiri
Mazisimonekpa
Oyigboupdate
Minorityopinion

Wediehere1

Only you all these monikers to push strictly IGBO.. IPOB Propaganda.

Fergie001
Nlfpmod
Dominique

This moniker has multiple identities on this platform violating set rules and regulations.

Wediehere1, I just want to tell you that We don't bloody care..

Broveens42:
You still didn’t disprove the fact; extortion of persons/civilians at illegal checkpoints can be considered an act of terrorism.

Your statement also , is one of the reasons Simon ekpa will not be extradited, for justifying acts of terrorism

mrvitalis:
So why would u talk about a group you don't even know

There are more than 20 Biafra agitation groups and most are older than IPOB

Expa and his BRF are not IPOB and have never been

mrvitalis:
So why would u talk about a group you don't even know

There are more than 20 Biafra agitation groups and most are older than IPOB

Expa and his BRF are not IPOB and have never been

mrvitalis:
So why would u talk about a group you don't even know

There are more than 20 Biafra agitation groups and most are older than IPOB

Expa and his BRF are not IPOB and have never been

mrvitalis:
Show me where I said that n get 100k

mrvitalis:
I have only one watch for the past 17 years

Now u judge

Men like this should never be allowed to hold power

God1blessBiafra:
Simon ekpa is not a member of Ipob,I don't know when you baboons and monkeys in the zoo will take correction.

God1blessBiafra:
Hope Uzodimma, Umahi and Okorocha is Ipob.

mrvitalis:
Ekpa has never being a member of IPOB you know this you know that it is the truth but you are hell bent on spoiling IPOB'S name

The question is why?

mrvitalis:
If you don't know then shut up and research before u post

Broveens42:
So you don’t know extortion of civilians at illegal check points by any uniform man, is an act of terrorism?

I now understand why no sane country takes Nigeria seriously

Ojiofor:
Keep living in denial.When they finally get him you will be here asking for evidence of his crime while he rot in prison.

God1blessBiafra:
Then you know nonsense.



Ipob has no business with the so called BRF sponsored by APC government.





IPOB only have vigilante called, Eastern security network.




Prove me wrong by showing me where ipob said the own BRF

Ladiesdoctor:
Simon Ekpa is the reason why the federal government is still keeping Nnamdi Kanu .

There will be a running battle between Kanu and Ekpa if Kanu is released

Mbanda:
Your lies and propaganda are the only reason why the mods always delete your useless threads. How does BRF translate to IPOB?
Why are you this cheap and petty?

Mbanda:
Your lies and propaganda are the only reason why the mods always delete your useless threads. How does BRF translate to IPOB?
Why are you this cheap and petty?

FRANCISTOWN:
Ehn ehn. I said it. Anytime I post anything or create a thread that slightly abase the IPOB before I know it the thread would be automatically deleted and I would be barred. So this is what is going on. Interesting.

SmartPolician:
If that's all you understand, that's total fine! They should just leave the road; stop extorting motorists. Instead, they should hold politicians hostage to get a raise, not teargassing protesters asking for good governance because they (the police) know they are some of the biggest beneficiaries of the system decay.

SmartPolician:
Nothing in that comment shows he admitted killing them. BTW, mounting a few police checkpoints on the road is good, but the way you see tons of checkpoints along eastern expressways with officers extorting motorists, you will think there's war in the region.

It's even worse if you are travelling from Port Harcourt to Enugu, where soldiers order passengers to alight from their vehicles and trek. That's unacceptable! Perhaps that's why these separatists have launched the guerrilla warfare in them. Unformed men should leave the eastern expressways.

gidgiddy:
Try and get sense. If someone wants to claim responsibility, they will say "I did this"


This is not claiming responsibility for anything

masterfactor:
In IBB voice "If I hear the igbos beating the drums of war, I will take breakfast and go to sleep".As I see Benue, Kogi and EDO, Simon ekpa is a real stand up comedian

givedemwotowoto:
ban you for this post below

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givedemwotowoto:
and probably also ban you for making foolish posts. The less nonsense we see on nairaland the better for the forum