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Suspected IPOB Commander, Six Others Killed In Imo
Ganiyat Ganiyu
The Commander of Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, IPOB, Ikonso has been killed during a joint operation by the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigerian Army and Department of State Services in Imo state.
Ikonso was killed along with six suspected members of a militia group when the security operatives stormed the operational headquarters of Eastern Security Network, ESN, in Awomama Village Oru East LGA of Imo.
He was said to be the coordinator of all the operations of the group in the South-East, including the attack on the Imo Police Headquarters on April 5 and several other attacks on security and military personnel and facilities.
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Several sophisticated weapons including six AK-47 rifles, hundreds of ammunition of different calibre, and charms meant to ward off bullets were recovered from the gunmen.
However, three policemen and one army officer are said to be receiving treatment having sustained serious bullet injuries during the exchange of gunfire.
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