Joint Security Operatives Burst ESN Militia Camp, Engage Insurgents in Gun Battle in Aguluezechukwu

By Praise Chinecherem

Police operatives under the Anambra state Command have reportedly destroyed one of the militia camps allegedly belonging to the Eastern Security Network of the Indigenous People of Biafra (ESN/IPOB) in Aguluezechukwu, Aguata Local Government Area of the state.

Command spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga disclosed in a statement on Thursday that the feat was achieved during a raid in the area jointly carried out by the Army, operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) and State Vigilante.

He said several of the insurgents escaped with varying degrees of gunshot wounds during exchange fire which lasted over five hours.

He listed items recovered from the camp to include white Lexus 470 SUV and several Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).

He said, “Anambra Police – led Joint Security Force, Aguata, comprising troops from the 302 Artillery Regiment (GS), 14 Field Engineer Regiment, Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) and Anambra State Vigilante (Agunechemba) in the early hours of 2nd September 2025 carried out a coordinated joint operation at an ESN/IPOB militia camp located in Aguluezechukwu, Aguata Local Government Area.

“During the operation, which lasted over five hours, the militia members were successfully dislodged, their camp destroyed, while several of them escaped with varying degrees of gunshot wounds.

“A white Lexus 470 SUV and several Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were also recovered from the scene.

“The area has since been stabilized and remains calm as monitoring continues to ensure the safety and security of residents, while efforts are ongoing to arrest the fleeing suspects.

“The Anambra State Police Command reassures Ndi Anambra of its unwavering commitment to sustaining the fight against criminality and restoring peace across the State.”