The Police Command in Enugu State killed three individuals identified as members of the Indigenous People of Biafra/Eastern Security Network (IPOB/ESN) in their concealed locations within Ezioha Mgbowo, located in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State.
Police operatives also recovered three pump-action guns, 10 machetes, and other items that could be used as evidence of a crime.
The spokesperson for the command, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, announced in a statement on Monday in Enugu that the criminals were apprehended around 2:15 a.m. on Monday.
“A joint security team, comprising police operatives of the Enugu State Command, NPF Special Forces, and Troops of the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army Enugu, acting on credible intelligence, busted the criminal hideout of IPOB/ESN subversive criminal elements.”
“The criminal elements were already perfecting plans to enforce the illegal sit-at-home order in the state.”
“Three of the hoodlums, who opened fire on the joint team upon sighting them, were neutralized, while several others escaped with severe degrees of gunshot wounds in the ensuing gunfight.“There has been an intense manhunt for those on the run.” Ndukwe said.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Kanayo Uzuegbu, commended the joint team for their work and reassured the public of their safety and security. He urged citizens to go about their lawful businesses without fear.
The police commissioner reaffirmed the police and other security forces’ commitment to continue fighting against unrepentant violent criminals, regardless of their affiliation.
He urged everyone to report anyone they see with a gunshot wound to the nearest police station.
“The good people of Enugu State should remain law-abiding and continue to provide the police with actionable security information and intelligence,” he advised.