The Nigerian Army has reported the neutralization of Tochukwu, also known as Ojoto, a commander affiliated with the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its security wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN). Tochukwu was in charge of the Ihietukwa Command located in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State.
The Army made this announcement via its official X handle on Tuesday, detailing that troops of the Joint Task Force Operation UDO KA engaged in a clearance operation around Udda, Ihittukwa, and Orsumoghu in Orsu Local Government Area of the State based on reliable intelligence.
During the operation, the terrorists resorted to using Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in an attempt to halt the advance of the troops. However, the resilient joint troops, armed with superior firepower, compelled the criminals to retreat in disarray.
The post reads, “In the encounter, 4 of the irredentists were naturalized and others escaped with gunshot wounds.
“One of the IPOB/ESN commanders, TOCHUKWU AKA OJOTO in charge of Ihietukwa Command, despite many charms on his body, was neutralised.
” Items recovered from the hideouts include one AK-47 rifle with two magazines, two automatic pump action guns, three handheld Baofeng radios, one laptop and one Techno phone.
“Others are, car keys, a substance suspected to be Marijuana, Baifran currencies, quantity 5 IEDs, IEDs making materials, batteries used in detonation of the IEDs and assorted charms”.
