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Many IPOB members killed in joint security raid in Imo

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Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB)

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri

A joint security team comprising the Police, Military, Air Force, Navy, and the Department of State Services (DSS) personnel raided two camps of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Imo State on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.

According to the Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, CP Aboki Danjuma, several IPOB members were neutralised during the operation.

Imo State Police Public Relations Officer ( PPRO),Henry Okoye in a statement he released to journalists ,noted that the raid targeted IPOB/ESN terrorist camps in Ezioha, Mbaitoli LG, and Umuele, Ubuakpu, and Amakor in Njaba LG.

Okoye further disclosed that Several suspects were arrested, while others escaped with bullet wounds.

However, exhibits recovered during the raid he added, include’ a large cache of arms and ammunition, Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), and other incriminating items.

Meanwhile, Okoye asserted that the security agencies reaffirmed their united resolve to restore peace and security across the state.

He urged members of public to go about their lawful businesses without fear, as normalcy has been restored, but encouraged the public to provide credible information on suspicious activities and report anyone with gunshot injuries to the nearest police station.