Troops of Joint Security Team have reportedly raided a hideout alleged to belong to the Indigeneous People of Biafra/Eastern Security Network (IPOB/ESN).
The raid on the hideout located in Mgbowo, Awgu Local Government Area took place in the early hours of Monday, November 1, 2021.
Army spokesperman Onyema Nwachukwu, who confirmed the raid to EverydayNews stressed that it was a night operation.
He said, “during the night operation, two ring leaders of IPOB/ ESN were arrested.
“The suspects are currently undergoing interrogation with a security agency.’
He further noted that there was no incident of indiscriminate firing during the operation.
