Police arrest 16 suspected ESN members in Imo, recover arms
The Imo State Police Command has announced that its operatives arrested 16 suspected members of the Eastern Security Network, ESN, for “terrorising” Oguta, Njaba, and Mbaitoli LGAs.
Commissioner of Police Aboki Danjuma disclosed this during a press briefing on Friday.
Danjuma stated that security operatives stormed the camp of IPOB/ESN in Oguta LGA on Tuesday.
According to him, during the operation the “terrorists” opened fire on the security operatives, leading to an exchange of gunfire.
“On sighting the operatives, the hoodlums engaged them in a fierce gun battle but were overpowered by superior firepower.
“Sixteen suspects, including their sub-commanders, Uzoechi Okechukwu and Paschal Igbuogwu, were arrested.
“Recovered from the camp were two AK-47 rifles, two pump-action guns, 375 rounds of ammunition, IPOB/ESN flags, and charms,” he said.
Police arrest 16 suspected ESN members in Imo, recover arms
