A Show of Bravery: Imo State Police Command Foils IPOB/ESN Terrorist Attack
In a daring operation, the Imo State Police Command’s Counter-Terrorism Unit apprehensively responded to an attack by suspected IPOB/ESN terrorists on Tuesday, successfully countering the threat and seizing crucial evidence.
According to the command’s spokesperson, Henry Okoye, a routine patrol along the Owerri/Aba Road near Owerri Airport turned into a high-stakes battle when a group of 10 suspects, traveling in two vehicles, launched a surprise assault. The swift response from the operatives resulted in the neutralization of one suspect, while others fled, leaving behind a Mercedes Jeep with Lagos State registration number AAA 101 GR.
The statement read: “On October 29, 2024, at approximately 6:30 PM, the Counter-Terrorism Unit thwarted an IPOB/ESN terrorist attack during a routine patrol on the Owerri/Aba Road, near Owerri Airport. Approximately 10 assailants launched the attack from two vehicles, but were repelled. In the confrontation, one suspect was neutralized, while others fled with injuries, abandoning their operational vehicle – a Mercedes Jeep with Lagos registration number AAA 101 GR.”
The police retrieved an AK-47 rifle, 15 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition, an IPOB/ESN flag, and the abandoned vehicle. Miraculously, no police officers were injured in the incident.
Commissioner of Police Aboki Danjuma urged the public, particularly medical professionals, to report any gunshot wound cases to the nearest police station, as the search for the remaining suspects continues in the surrounding area.
