Police storm IPOB camp in Aboh-Mbaise, kill ESN second in command in a gun battle
By Naomisophyblog
According to the Nigeria Police, a ferocious gunfight has claimed the life of Ebube Virus, the Second in Command of an Eastern Security Network, or ESN Commander.
The deceased suspect’s illicit actions in the Aboh Mbaise axis have put him on the Command’s wanted list.
This was said in a statement released on Tuesday by the state’s police spokesperson, Henry Okoye, by Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, CP Aboki Danjuma.
The CP stated, “On Monday, December 4, 2023, members of the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping squad, under the command of CSP Oladimeji Odeyeyiwa, stormed the criminal hideout of a deadly IPOB/ESN terrorist syndicate led by Ebube Virus and Ishaka, at Umuogu Amuzu in Aboh-Mbaise LGA of Imo State and dislodged the terrorists, following the confessions made by the suspects allegedly involved in the murder of DPO Ahiazu Mbaise and other heinous acts in the Mbaise axis.
The statement says, “During this intense struggle between the terrorists and the combat-ready Police agents, the Second in Command was neutralized against Ebube Virus, who is well-known on the Command’s wanted list for their evil deeds in the Mbaise axis.” Some victims of gunfire had managed to flee. One AK-47 rifle with 19 rounds of live ammunition was recovered from the terrorist that had been neutralized.
“An operation is in progress to locate and apprehend other fugitive suspects.
“Imo State Command *CP Aboki Danjuma*, the Commissioner of Police, commends the courageous officers for their perseverance in combating all violent crimes in the State and reaffirms the Command’s dedication to cooperating with other
In order to help the Police and other sister security agencies in the fight against terrorism in the state, CP Danjuma called on “Ndi Imo” to provide timely and useful information.
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He urged hospital and first-aid facility operators to notify the closest police station of anyone they see suffering from gunshot wounds or receiving treatment for them.
