Nigerian Airforce bombs IPOB hideouts in Imo, Anambra

According to reports, fighter jets from the Nigerian Air Force struck the arsenals and camps of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Anambra and the adjoining state of Imo as part of Operation Udo Ka II.

According to a statement made by NAF spokesman Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, the fighter planes conducted several airstrikes on the IPOB fighters' hideouts in Mother Valley Orsumoghu in Nnewi South LGA of Anambra State and at Aku Ihube in Okigwe LGA of Imo State.

In the statement, Gabkwet highlighted that the air operations had been carried out in response to a reliable intelligence assessment that the fighters had perfected plans to wreak havoc on the locals and other states in the area.

However, he said that several of the places that had been destroyed had been identified as the rebel movement's arsenals.

Part of the statement reads, “Aircraft under the Air Component of Operation Udo Ka II, on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, carried out several strikes on IPOB/ESN locations at Mother Valley Orsumughu in Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State and at Aku Ihube in Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo State. The strikes at both locations achieved their intended outcome and were deemed effective.

“Acting on credible intelligence that IPOB/ESN terrorists had perfected plans to disrupt civic activities lined up in the coming days in Anambra State and other states in Southeast Nigeria from their concealed bunkers/hideouts at Mother Valley Orsumughu, air strikes were authorized in conjunction with ground troops and other security agencies on the location believed to also house some of their weapons and ammunitions. The strikes hit the target and were deemed successful following the ball of fire, fleeing terrorists at the location as well as feedback received. ”

“Air strikes were also conducted on, the same day, in close coordination with surface forces at IPOB/ESN hideout camps in Aku Ihube In Imo State after a detailed analysis of intelligence on the terrorists converging for a likely rendezvous at their hideout. Consequently, air strikes were also authorized to strike the hideout. The targets were acquired and attacked in succession, with a high degree of success”.

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