B00M: See How Security Operatives Killed 'Dragon' In Imo | READ DETAILS
Faith Ukanwa
Jun 07, 2021
Security Operatives has killed one Joseph Uka Nnachi alias Dragon, the squad commander of the Eastern Security Network (ESN) in Imo state.
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This was during a duel between the security operatives and ESN who attempted to attack the Imo State Police Command headquarters on Sunday, June 6.
The Nigerian Army in collaboration with the police, killed six of the assailants including 'Dragon' while one was captured alive.
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According to the state policencommand, 'Dragon' was responsible for over 70 per cent of the recent killings in the South-Eastern part of the country.
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Reacting, the spokesman, of Imo state police Command, Bala Elkana, said;
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"They made effort to access the police headquarters through Works Layout around Avan Nursery and Primary School but were vehemently repelled.
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"They came in a white Hummer bus. Five of the hoodlums were killed during an exchange of fire and others were injured. The Hummer bus is recovered.
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"Four Ak47 rifles all belonging to police officers they killed in two police stations, six bombs, 2,000 rounds of AK47 ammunition, seven AK47 magazines and two operational buses, one loaded with explosive were recovered.
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"The joint teams of the police and Army gallantly fought and neutralised the IPOB/ESN terrorists after several minutes of fierce gun battle along Works Road, near the Police Headquarters.
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"All the charms the notorious killer Joseph Uka Nnachi aka Dragon, native of Ebonyi State and his group were using which they so much believed in have failed them once more.
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Also, the Army in a statement signed by Brig. General Mohammed Yerima, Director, Army Public Relations, said;
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"The troops assisted by the Police Special Forces eliminated a top IPOB/ESN Operational Commander, Joseph Uka Nnachi alias King of Dragons, who has been orchestrating attacks against security agencies and government establishments in the South Eastern States.
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"He has been at the centre of several heinous attacks since the death of Ikonso who gave up the ghost during an encounter with security forces on 24 April 2021 at Awomama Village of Orlu East LGA of Imo State.
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Equally neutralized along with Dragon were four of his cohorts while one was captured alive and has been assisting security forces with useful information.
The troops recovered four AK-47 Rifles, a Toyota Hiace Mini bus used as operational vehicle by the assailants as well as several assorted ammunition and charms.
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"The NA wishes to place on records it's profound appreciation to the peace-loving citizens of Imo State and the entire citizenry for their support towards combating security challenges in the South East and the rest of the country" the statement read in part.
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— Faith Ukanwa