Nigeria Army Kills Four Gunmen In Anambra, Recovers Weapons

By Ayodele Oni

The Nigerian Army has announced the killing of four persons in Anambra state in two separate operations on Friday.

A statement by the director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, “Troops of 82 Division Nigerian Army conducting Exercise Golden Dawn, killed four unknown gunmen in a fierce encounter at Nnobi Junction, Idemili South Local Government Area on Friday 29 October 2021.

“This followed the assailants’ armed attack on personnel of security agencies deployed at Ekwulobia Round About in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, during which troops swiftly mobilised to the scene and subsequently embarked on pursuit of the criminals along Nnewi – Nnobi road.

“Troops made contact with the fleeing gunmen and engaged them in a fire fight, neutralizing four of the criminals.”

According to a Press Release, the four gunmen were members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and ESN.

The troops also recovered two AK-47 Rifles, one GALIL Ace 5.56 x 45 Iwi Gun, one Avofeng Hand held radio and one Black Highlander jeep.

Sadly, a personnel of one of the security agencies paid the supreme price.

In a separate operation, troops foiled another attack by IPOB/ESN gunmen at Umunze Checkpoint, in Orumba South Local Government Area.

The troops overwhelmed the attackers in the shootout that ensued, forcing them to take to their heels, abandoning, one Pump Action gun with nine cartridges, one dark blue Ford and four motorcycles, which the troops have recovered.

It added that “The Nigerian Army noted that the recent attacks are part of proscribed IPOB/ESN plan to instil fear into the public and sabotage forthcoming Anambra State Governorship Election.

“Members the public should be reassured that the Nigerian Army, sister services and other security agencies will not relent in resolutely confronting all criminals intents against the citizenry and national interest.

“Law abiding citizens are enjoined to continue to go about their daily activities without any fear.

“They also encouraged the public to report any unusual activity observed across Anambra State to the nearest security post.”