An infamous Eastern Security Network (ESN) in Imo State has been stormed by soldiers. Corpses buried in shallow graves were among the startling discoveries made during the Joint Task Force Operation UDO KA attack. The Monday Oluchi Ogu Camp, also called B44 Camp, was the goal of the operation, which started on March 28, 2024. It is located at the Njaba River’s edge, between the communities of Awo-Omama in Oru East Local Government Area and Ezoiha in Mbaitoli LGA of Imo State. During the clearance operations, some terrorists were hurt by the forces engaging with the criminals, so they ran into some nearby bushes for cover.
During the clearance operations, some terrorists were hurt by the forces engaging with the criminals, so they ran into some nearby bushes for cover. Additionally, soldiers encountered and safely detonated several Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) strategically planted to impede their progress. Part of a statement sent to journalists by the Nigerian Army read: ”Among the items recovered during the operation were explosives, weapons, communication devices, personal belongings, and other incriminating evidence linking the camp to various criminal activities.
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”During the clearance operations that continued on Friday, troops came in contact with the criminals. Due to the superior firepower, the terrorists were forced to flee into the nearby bushes with various degrees of injuries and gunshot wounds.
”Troops further encountered and detonated some of the planted Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) meant to hinder troops movements.
”It is disheartening to discover that some innocent Ndigbos, some reported kidnapped, were gruesomely murdered and buried in shallow graves in the camp without any form of dignity.
”As part of the Nigerian Army Civil Military Cooperation Relations, forensic analysis of some of the exhumed corpses will be done for a befitting burial.
”Other items recovered include Three IEDs, One RPG bomb, One motorcycle, Seven Baofeng handheld radios, local jewellery, a foreign ATM card, two SIM cards, two voter cards, Plate numbers of stolen vehicles and a toolbox.”