Troops of the Nigerian Army have uncovered and neutralized a major firearms and drone manufacturing factory operated by Armed fighters of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its militia arm, the Eastern Security Network (ESN) in Delta State.
The massive breakthrough/significant inroad in the fight against terrorism in the South East was recorded at Onicha Ulona in Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State.
This was made known by Major Gen Onyema Nwachukwu, the Director of Army Public Relations, on Tuesday
He said, “The intelligence led operation, revealed that the dissidents were using the factory to carry out criminal activities to terrorise neighbouring communities and innocent citizens.
“Upon swooping on the illegal factory, the troops were met with stiff resistance, but overpowered the Armed fighters in the fierce fire-fight that followed.
“The gallant troops neutralized two of the fighters and recovered substantial cache of arms and ammunition.
“Items captured by the troops include, a wide range of IPOB/ESN firearms, ammunition, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and a drone manufacturing factory.
“Other items recovered are a variety of weapons, drones under construction, with prototypes, Improvised Explosive Device materials.
“Troops also a fully equipped IED manufacturing workshop, and several power generating sets.
“Troops apprehended four male and two female fighters during the operation.
“The Nigerian Army assures the public of troops’ unalloyed commitment to dismantling terrorists’ and insurgents’ networks in their effort to mitigate security challenges in the nation.
“We urge the public to continue to support the Nigerian Army and other security agencies, as they strive to restore peace and stability in the country”, the statement added.
