Nigerian Army Raids Abia Militant Camp, Recovers Weapons and Cash — One Soldier Killed
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Nigerian Army Raids Abia Militant Camp, Recovers Weapons and Cash — One Soldier Killed
Troops of the Nigerian Army, operating under Operation UDO KA, have successfully carried out a coordinated raid on a suspected Eastern Security Network (ESN) camp in Ugwunagbo Local Government Area of Abia State.
According to a special situation report (SITREP) from the 144 Battalion (Rear) obtained on Friday, the operation was launched in the early hours of May 23 following credible intelligence about the presence of a militant stronghold in the Ebubengwa/Abayi Nchokoro community.
The raid was executed by six platoons, each comprising 49 soldiers, led by the unit commander. The force was supported by one Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC), a gun truck, and six Hilux vehicles.
The operation resulted in the total dislodgement and destruction of the militant camp. Troops recovered a significant cache of weapons and equipment, including:
1 Rocket-Propelled Grenade (RPG), 1 General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG), 4 AK-47 rifles, 1 G3 rifle, 3 Pump-action shotguns, 800 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, 648 rounds of 7.62mm NATO rounds
Additional items recovered from the camp include two generators, laptops, CCTV cameras, mobile phones, a Wi-Fi router, external hard drives, food supplies, ritual garments, and large sums of money — ₦11.75 million and $27,000 in cash.
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Troops also discovered and destroyed a large shrine allegedly used for spiritual activities. Several vehicles and motorcycles were found and set ablaze, including:
1 Honda Pilot SUV, 2 Toyota Highlander SUVs, 1 Toyota Hiace bus, 1 Mini bus, 1 Tricycle, 2 Motorcycles
During the intense firefight, the militants were forced to retreat, leaving behind blood trails. Although the number of militant casualties remains unconfirmed, the Army reported one fatality and two injuries among its personnel — one officer and one soldier. The deceased was taken to the Federal Medical Centre in Umuahia, while the wounded are receiving treatment in Aba.
Troops expended 630 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and 235 rounds of 12.7mm ammunition during the operation. The military has since secured the area and continues patrols to maintain control.
