The Joint Security Task Force, also known as Operation Udoka, has uncovered shallow graves allegedly used by the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), to bury their victims.
The discovery was made during a clearance operation in Aku community, Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo State.
The raid, which targeted the stronghold of a suspected IPOB leader, Ifeanyi Okorienta, also known as “Gentle,” resulted in the recovery of several stolen vehicles, arms, ammunition, and explosive devices.
Brigadier General Usman Lawal, Commander of the 34 Artillery Brigade, Obinze, led an assessment tour of the area alongside Imo State Commissioner of Police Aboki Danjuma and Special Adviser to the Governor on Security, Joseph Ogbonna. Lawal stated that the operation is part of ongoing efforts to eradicate insecurity in the state, which has been plagued by the activities of IPOB and ESN.
Lawal revealed that 20 suspects have been arrested and are currently in police custody. He urged community members to cooperate with security operatives to maintain peace and stability.
The Aku community, which borders Abia State, has gained notoriety in recent years for criminal activities such as kidnapping, killings, and harassment attributed to IPOB elements. Security operatives expressed optimism that the liberation of the area will restore safety and improve the lives of residents, particularly as the festive season approaches.
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