Dare Babalola
A militia camp belonging to members of the Eastern Security Network (ESN) and Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Aguluezechukwu in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State has been dislodged and destroyed by the police.
The spokesperson of the command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this on Thursday in a press statement he signed, revealing that operation was a joint security force comprising troops from the 302 Artillery Regiment, Department of State Services, and Anambra State Vigilant.
Ikenga stated that the security team successfully dislodged the militia members, while their camp was destroyed and several Improvised Explosive Devices were recovered from the scene in an operation carried out in the early hours of September 2.
He assured that the area has since been stabilised and remains calm as monitoring and efforts are ongoing to arrest some of the secessionists who fled the scene.
The statement read, “Anambra Police-led Joint Security Force, Aguata, comprising troops from the 302 Artillery Regiment, 14 Field Engineer Regiment, operatives of the Department of State Services, and Anambra State Vigilante (Agunechemba) in the early hours of September 2, 2025, carried out a coordinated joint operation at an ESN/IPOB militia camp located in Aguluezechukwu, Aguata Local Government Area.
“During the operation, which lasted over five hours, the militia members were successfully dislodged, their camp destroyed, while several of them escaped with varying degrees of gunshot wounds.
“A white Lexus 470 SUV and several Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were also recovered from the scene.
“The area has since been stabilised and remains calm as monitoring continues to ensure the safety and security of residents, while efforts are ongoing to arrest the fleeing suspects.
“The Anambra State Police Command reassures Ndi Anambra of its unwavering commitment to sustaining the fight against criminality and restoring peace across the State.”
