Terrorism: Police Strike Major Blow to ESN, Neutralize Terrorist Kingpins, Destroy Camps in Imo
This headline likely reports a significant counter-terrorism operation by the Nigerian Police in Imo State, targeting the Eastern Security Network (ESN), a separatist militia group. The operation appears to have resulted in the neutralization of key ESN leaders and the destruction of their camps. This is a significant development in the ongoing security challenges facing the region.
In a significant breakthrough in the fight against terrorism, operatives of the Nigeria Police Force attached to the Imo State Police Command have neutralized three high-profile terrorist kingpins linked to the proscribed Eastern Security Network (ESN).
The operation, which took place on January 24, 2025, was carried out by the Command’s tactical unit following credible intelligence on the whereabouts of the terrorists' hideouts. The police operatives stormed a forest in Ihube, Okigwe Local Government Area (LGA), where they encountered heavy resistance from suspected IPOB/ESN members. Despite the attack, the operatives engaged the terrorists in a fierce gun battle, demonstrating exceptional courage and tactical superiority.
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