Troops of the Joint Task Force Southeast, code-named “Operation UDO KA” has neutralised two members of the Indigenous People of Biafara (IPOB) and its affiliate Eastern Security Network trying to enforce illegal sit-at-home order in Abia State.
The operatives, who were on joint patrol in conjunction with other security agencies such as the Nigerian Navy, Police, Department of State Service and the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, neutralised members of the irredentist group on Monday, July 29.
This was contained in a statement in the official Operation UDO KA platform on Tuesday in Enugu.
The statement noted that the troops on patrol sighted three Toyota Siennas and a Toyota Highlander vehicle approaching their axis of advance from Ogboahia general area in Abia State.
According to the statement, the gallant troops pursued the terrorists and contact was made.
“Follow up on the operations and further exploitation led to the recovery of one Toyota Highlander, one Toyota Sienna, one Kodiak camera, Techno phone and cutlasses.
“Intelligence has it that in addition to illegally declared July 29 – August 3, 2024 (a week-long) sit-at-home, the terrorists plans to hijack the national protest to cause mayhem and havoc on the innocent residents of the Southeast.
“All law abiding citizens are enjoined to avoid being used as human shield by the terrorists,” it said.
The statement said that Operation UDO KA “is appealing to the good people of Southeast to continue to cooperate with security agencies by giving credible and timely information that will help to annihilate the criminals in the region.”
It called on residents of Southeast to give relevant information to Operation UDO KA by dialling 193 and press Option 2 on their phones.
“The Joint Task Force Southeast Operation UDO KA will continue to carry out its constitutional roles of safeguarding lives and property in line with global best practice as laid down in the rules of engagement guiding its operations,” he said.
