The Imo State Police Command, in joint operations with other security agencies, has dismantled IPOB/ESN terrorist hideouts in Umuaka, Njaba Local Government Area.
The raid, conducted on August 18, 2025, led to a fierce gun battle that lasted several hours before the hoodlums were overpowered, according to Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma, who stated this on Wednesday.
“During the operation, security forces subdued the armed terrorists, forcing them to flee with gunshot injuries,” Danjuma said.
Recovered items included two Biafra flags, one POS machine, one AK-47 rifle with three magazines, 40 rounds of AK-47 ammunition, 60 rounds of GPMG ammunition, two pump-action guns, and 582 live cartridges.
Danjuma assured residents of Imo State of continued safety efforts, urging the public to remain law-abiding, vigilant, and to promptly report anyone with gunshot wounds to the nearest police station.
He added that investigations are ongoing as security forces intensify efforts to track down the fleeing suspects.
