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The Nigerian Army has verified the obliteration of Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) controlled Eastern Security Network (ESN) fighters in Anambra.

Onyema Nwachukwu Director, Army Public Relations, Brigadier General announced the elimination in a statement on Saturday.

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Troops of 82 Division conducting Exercise GOLDEN DAWN neutralised ESN operatives in a gun battle Friday evening at Nnobi Junction in Idemili South Local Government.

Nwachukwu said the operation followed the attack on personnel of security agencies deployed at Ekwulobia Roundabout in Aguata Local Government Area.

Earlier it was reported how the assailants ambushed, shot and killed two Department of State Services (DSS) officers.

Nwachukwu recalled that after the attack, troops swiftly mobilised to the scene and embarked on the pursuit of the criminals along Nnewi – Nnobi road.

The soldiers made contact with the fleeing gunmen, engaged them and killed four. A number of weapons and items were recovered.

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