Operatives of the police, Department of State Services and Army have killed one Commander Ikonso, alleged leader of militia arm of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB and six other militia members in Imo State.
The men, who were identified as members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, were killed today during an early morning raid on their hideout at Awomama village, Oru East Local Government Area of Imo State, on Saturday.
According to reports, three policemen and one army officer sustained serious bullet injuries during the exchange of gunfire with the insurgents and are presently receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital.
A top security source explained that the slain militia members were responsible for the attack on the Imo State Police headquarters and the Nigerian Custodial facility on April 5, 2021.
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