The Joint Task Force South-East, “Operation UDO KA,” says soldiers have killed 13 armed members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB.
The News Agency of Nigeria, NANS also reports that troops have arrested some kidnappers in the course of the operations in the region, according to a statement issued by the spokesman of the Taskforce, Lt. Col. Jonah Unuakhalu.
In the statement released by Col. Unakhalu on Monday in Enugu, he explained that the operations were aimed at clearing the region of criminals ahead the yuletide, and enabling peaceful environment during the period.
He however urged members of the public to cooperate with security agencies by exposing the criminals and their hideouts, because “security is everybody’s” business.
Residents, he said should “Remember, security is everybody’s business. It is not in the hands of security agencies alone.
“When you see something, say something by calling the JTF Operation UDO KA’s toll-free line -193 and press Option 2—to speak directly to Headquarters Operation UDO KA.”
The magazine reports that the south east has experienced relative peace recently following the arrest, in Finland, of Simon Ekpa a pro-IPOB agitator by the country’s police.
The Finnish authority has also announced that Ekpa’s assets have been frozen as part of his alleged involvement in terrorism.
His trial, the Finnish police said will commence in May 2025.
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