Police in Ebonyi State, South East Nigeria says security forces have dislodged a suspected training camp of the Eastern Security Network, ESN, the armed wing of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB.
The camp is said to be located in Onicha, Isu Local Government Area, in the southern part of Ebonyi State.
Newly deployed Ebonyi Police Command spokesman, SP Chris Anyanwu told journalists in Abakaliki that, three suspected members of the gang were killed in an operation that lasted for hours.
On Monday, suspected ESN gunmen allegedly enforcing the sit-at-home order imposed by the outlawed separatist group, IPOB had attacked a Police patrol team, killing one officer and making away with his rifle.
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No group claimed responsibility, but security agencies blame the IPOB for the attack.
At least two native doctors are in Police custody, in connection with the incessant attacks on Police formations across the State.
The duo were reportedly arrested during two separate operations at their shrines located at Okpera Osege in Ndufu Echara, Ikwo Council Area.
Editor: Paul Akhagbemhe
