Six members of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, Eastern Security Network (ESN) have attacked police operatives in Orlu, Imo State.
POLITICS NIGERIA learned that the outlaws came in a Sienna vehicle while the police were conducting stop and search duty along UBA Round About Orlu, Imo State on Thursday morning. In the ensuing gun duel, one of the IPOB members was killed.
Police spokesman in Imo State, Mike Abattam, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, obtained by this newspaper.
“The IPOB hoodlums who came prepared, shooting sporadically at the police operatives were shocked by the alertness and dexterity displayed by the gallant police operatives who responded swiftly, positioning themselves professionally.
“In the gun duel that ensued, the hoodlums were overwhelmed by the superior firepower of the police and in the process, one of the hoodlums was neutralised while others escaped into the adjoining bushes with fatal bullet injuries abandoning their sienna vehicle, one AK-47 rifle with 15 rounds of live ammunition, two English made pump-action guns with 10 rounds of live cartridges and assorted charms.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the Sienna vehicle used by the terror gang was snatched from its owner in Amurie Omanze in Isu Local Government Area of Imo State and it was reported at Njaba Police Station.
“However, the owner has been contacted to come with proof of ownership for the collection of his vehicle, while the Command’s tactical teams are working assiduously to arrest the fleeing suspects,” the police statement reads.
