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Three suspected IPOB/ESN militants neutralized in Nnewi during anti-sit-at-home patrol in Anambra

Zagazola Makama — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:07:11 +0000

Three suspected IPOB/ESN militants neutralized in Nnewi during anti-sit-at-home patrol in Anambra Security forces in Anambra state have successfully neutralized three suspected members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB)/Eastern Security Network (ESN) militia while enforcing an illegal sit-at-home order along Nnewi–Oba Road. Zagazola Makama gathered that on Feb. 9 at about 2:00 a.m., […]

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Police arrest 18 ESN suspects, recover arms and ammunition in Imo

Zagazola Makama — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 12:50:56 +0000

Police arrest 18 ESN suspects, recover arms and ammunition in Imo The Police Command in Imo has arrested 18 suspected members of the Eastern Security Network (ESN), including male and female accomplices, and recovered arms, ammunition and other exhibits in Oguta Local Government Area of the state. Zagazola learnt that the arrests followed the routine […]

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Army troops raid IPOB/ESN camp in Abia, kill scores, recover arms, foreign currency

Zagazola Makama — Fri, 23 May 2025 21:28:46 +0000

Army troops raid IPOB/ESN camp in Abia, kill scores, recover arms, foreign currency By: Zagazola Makama The Nigerian Army troops of the 144 Battalion under the 14 Brigade have carried out a successful raid operation on a notorious camp allegedly operated by the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate, the Eastern […]

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IPOB attack Enugu Police Headquarters, kill officer, cart away weapons

Zagazola Makama — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 08:03:24 +0000

IPOB Attack Enugu Police Headquarters, Kill Officer, Cart Away Weapons By: Zagazola Makama Suspected members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), have attacked the Awgu Divisional Police Headquarters in Enugu State, killing one police officer and looting arms. Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that […]

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Catholic Priest Abducted in Anambra, Police Launch Manhunt

Our Reporter — Sun, 23 Mar 2025 11:38:50 +0000

Catholic Priest Abducted in Anambra, Police Launch Manhunt A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Stephen Echezona of St. Patrick Church, Ichida, has been abducted by suspected members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its militant wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN). Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred around 6:00 p.m. […]

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Security Operatives Invade Suspected IPOB, ESN Camp In Imo State, Recover Military Uniforms, Explosives, Rifles

Our Reporter — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 13:34:47 +0000

Security Operatives Invade Suspected IPOB, ESN Camp In Imo State, Recover Military Uniforms, Explosives, Rifles The police operatives recovered three Automatic Pump Action guns, 31 rounds of live cartridges, 59 rounds of AK-47 ammunition, one police hand grenade, explosive devices, a bow and arrow, charms and other fetish objects, IPOB/ESN insignia, blue and black colour […]

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Troops busts IPOB/ESN camps in Ebonyi, Enugu States, recover bomb-making materials, fire arms

securitydigest — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 12:08:39 +0000

Troops busts IPOB/ESN camps in Ebonyi, Enugu States, recover bomb-making materials, fire arms Troops of 82 Division in conjunction with Nigerian Air Force, Nigeria Police and Department of State Services on Exercise GOLDEN DAWN II on Monday 19 December 2022 conducted Joint raid operations at an IPOB/ESN Camp located at Amagu village Nkalaha community, Ishielu […]

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Troops dislodge IPOB/ESN training camp in Orlu, Imo State, eliminate 2 wanted criminals

securitydigest — Sat, 21 May 2022 14:41:05 +0000

Troops dislodge IPOB/ESN training camp in Orlu, Imo State, eliminate 2 wanted criminals Troops of 34 Brigade of the Nigerian Army in conjunction with operatives of the Department of State Service on Friday 20 May 2022, dislodged a training camp of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, Eastern Security Network […]

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Troops kill two IPOB/ESN members in gun battle, arrest four, recover weapons in Imo State

securitydigest — Tue, 26 Apr 2022 12:37:33 +0000

TROOPS NEUTRALIZE TWO IPOB/ESN IN GUN BATTLE, RECOVER WEAPONS IN IMO STATE Troops of 34 Artillery Brigade, Nigerian Army(NA) have neutralized two gun men and arrested four other members of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra(IPOB) and its armed affiliate, Eastern Security Network (ESN) in a fierce gun battle along Orlu – Orsu Road on […]

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How troops busted IPOB/ESN hideout in Anambra

securitydigest — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 06:51:20 +0000

…Recover arms, other dangerous weapons Troops of 82 Division Nigerian Army (NA) conducting clearance operations along Anambra/Imo States border communities today dislodged a criminal hideout used by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate; Eastern Security Network ( ESN) in Orsumoghu, Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State. The notorious groups have […]

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