Troops Kill Notorious Terrorist Ojoto, Two Others In Imo

Troops have killed a notorious terrorist, Tochukwu, alias Ojoto and two others in a combined operation in Ihiteukwa in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State.

Ojoto, a commander of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), was neutralised by personnel of the Nigeria Police, Department of State Services, and Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).

Disclosing this in a statement on Tuesday, the Nigerian Army said troops conducted a successful special clearance operation across the general areas of Udda, Ihiteukwa, and Orsumoghu, along the borders of Orsu and Ihiala Local Government Areas of Imo and Anambra States, respectively.

The troops encountered members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Eastern Security Network (ESN) who have been using the area as a sanctuary. On sighting troops, the insurgents employed guerrilla tactics, lobbing improvised explosive devices (IEDs) from concealed positions and riddling the roads with booby traps.

“Despite the terrorists’ guerrilla tactics, troops maintained their resolve and countered the attacks with tactical precision, employing superior firepower to neutralize notorious IPOB/ESN Ihiteukwa terrorist camp Commander known as Tochukwu, alias Ojoto and two others. The operation led to the recovery of firearms, communication devices, narcotics, and personal effects of the terrorists.

“Notably, 2 undetonated IEDs, 6 detonated IEDs and bomb-making materials were captured by the gallant troops,” the statement read.

According to the statement, Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and bomb-making materials were destroyed.

In another operation in Cross River, troops deployed for counterterrorism operations were engaged in a fierce gun battle with a group of suspected kidnappers in Cross River State.

It was gathered that the encounter occurred in the remote community of Akparanbong in Ikom Local Government Area.

The operation has dealt a significant blow to the terrorists’ networks in the region. The IEDs and bomb-making materials were safely destroyed.

In another operation in Cross River State, troops deployed for counter-terrorism operations were engaged in a fierce gun battle with a group of suspected kidnappers. The encounter occurred in the remote community of Akparanbong in Ikom Local Government Area.

“The troops who were on routine patrol stormed the kidnappers’ hideout, leading to a gun battle that forced the kidnappers to retreat hastily leaving behind two AK-47 Rifles, six magazines, a variety of ammunition and three mobile phones,” the statement read.