Jubilation as Troops Crush IPOB/ESN Stronghold, Kill One Member, Injure Others
- Troops dismantled the IPOB stronghold in Anambra state during Operation UDO KA
- Exceptional courage was displayed as forces engaged in an intense battle against armed terrorists
- Key weapons and logistics were recovered, crippling the operational capabilities of the insurgent group
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Anambra state - A notorious stronghold of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network, has been dismantled in Mother Valley, Nkwere, Anambra state.
The Troops of Joint Task Force (JTF) South East (SE) Operation UDO KA (OPUK), comprising the Nigerian Army, Nigeria Police Force, and Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), carried out the operation on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
The troops launched a daring final foot assault on the IPOB terrorists at the long-standing enclave.
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The combined troops demonstrated exceptional courage and discipline to penetrate and dominate the valley despite fierce resistance.
This was disclosed in a statement issued via the Nigerian Army X handle, @HQNigerianArmy, on Friday, February 27, 2026.
The Nigerian Army said the troops killed one IPOB member while several others fled with gunshot wounds during the operations.
“During the intense engagement, the criminals employed locally made hand-held IEDs and heavy gunfire in a desperate attempt to halt the advance. Undeterred, troops decisively overwhelmed the hostile elements, neutralizing one IPOB member while several others fled with gunshot wounds, effectively shattering their defensive positions and operational cohesion.”
The troops recovered two pump-action guns, one locally fabricated gun, and one tear gas gun.
Other weapons and logistics were recovered include seven gas cylinders, an electric kettle, and flags linked to extremist propaganda.
“Troops also destroyed all life-support structures at the terrorists’ Supreme Headquarters in the valley, including solar panels and a Mikano generator, dealing a critical blow to their operational sustainability.”
Nigerians react to troops' operation in Anambra
@AfamDeluxo
This is commendable and a welcome development. If any of them are still on the run, please ensure they are found and brought to justice. It is also important to address this problem across all regions, because failing to do so only encourages these criminals to continue operating in my region.
@Tchid30
Southeast, the one peaceful remaining region in Nigeria, is where you think is best to play a game of show of force? Are you guys not supposed to go to Kwara state bushes to search for all the Yorubas kidnapped from their homes, or go to Zamfara to search for the youth corper?
@buchi_beluchi
Is so easy to track down evil elements cursing Nigerians' pains, but very difficult to track those in the North, even when it is so obvious that their menace is so much destabilising the country.
@only1validd
Thank you, we need you to carry out more operations in the south east, flush them all out, and keep out zone safe.
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Army kills another IPOB commander, 26 others.
Recall that the Nigerian Army said it had breakthroughs between October 8–11, neutralising 26 terrorists, arresting 22 suspects, and rescuing 5 kidnapped victims across multiple regions.
Troops neutralised a wanted IPOB/ESN leader known as Alhaji in Ebonyi state and destroyed an ESN shrine in Imo, reaffirming commitment to dismantling separatist threats.
From Borno to Zamfara, Plateau to Rivers, the troops reportedly foiled kidnappings, freed hostages, and seized arms, cash, and drugs in sustained nationwide security operations.
Army reportedly captures IPOB strongman 'Gentle De Yahoo.'
Legit.ng also reported that troops of the Nigerian Army reportedly arrested a deadly Biafran campaigner, Gentle De Yahoo.
Gentle De Yahoo was apprehended in Imo state, where he commands a herd of suspected criminals.
Legit.ng gathered that Nigerian security forces nabbed the wanted gunman at his hideout in Aku-Ihube.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
