Troops of the Joint Task Force South-East, operating under “Operation UDO KA,” have successfully neutralized 13 armed members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and apprehended three kidnappers in recent operations in the South-East.

The spokesman of the task force, Lt. Col. Jonah Unuakhalu, revealed this to the press in a statement on Monday, December 23, in Enugu state.

According to him, the efforts are part of a sustained clearance operation aimed at ensuring peace and security throughout the Yuletide season.

He also noted that this was part of the Joint Task Force’s mission to clear the South-East of security threats.

Unuakhalu said that the Force Commander, Maj. Gen. Hassan Dada, had called on all well-meaning citizens to continue to support the joint task force.

He said that citizens of the South-East can do this by providing timely, reliable, and credible information.

“Remember, security is everybody’s business. It is not in the hands of security agencies alone.

“When you see something, say something by calling the JTF Operation UDO KA’s toll-free line -193 and press Option 2—to speak directly to Headquarters Operation UDO KA,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Sector 1 troops of the task force conducted an ambush operation along the… CONTINUE READING.

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