Clash Between Police, Vigilantes, And Suspected IPOB/ESN Members Leaves One Dead In Imo State

A violent confrontation occurred in Imo State when suspected members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed militia, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), clashed with the joint operation of the Orlu Divisional Headquarters police and the Local Vigilantes of Amaifeke Ancient Kingdom. One person was confirmed dead during the incident.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The clash ensued as the suspected IPOB/ESN members attempted to invade the Palace of the Chairman Council of Imo State Traditional Rulers, HRH Eze Dr.

Emmanuel Okereke, at Amaifeke in Orlu LGA of Imo State. However, the combined efforts of the police and local vigilantes foiled their plans…CONTINUE READING

According to Henry Okoye, the spokesperson for the Imo Police, the gun duel resulted in injuries to two local vigilantes, who were promptly taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

The attackers, faced with strong resistance, were forced to flee into the adjoining bushes with varying degrees of gunshot wounds.

Tragically, one of the attackers died while receiving medical attention, while the other is reported to be in stable condition.

IPOB, on the other hand, asserts that the insecurity plaguing the Southeast Region is a result of Nigeria’s state-sponsored blackmail against Ndigbo, specifically targeting IPOB’s peaceful movement for Biafra referendum.

They maintain that they have consistently condemned and dissociated themselves from the actions of the so-called “unknown gunmen” and argue that the Nigerian Security Agencies are well aware of the individuals behind these masked attacks.

The group points to incidents like the prison break at Owerri Correctional facility on April 5, 2021, and covert operations at Suleja Abuja Prison on July 5, 2020, as evidence of the involvement of government agents in such attacks.

They question how non-state actors could carry out prolonged jailbreaks without facing any resistance from security operatives if they were not backed by the government.