A member of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPoB) on the X platform has shared a scary video of a terror camp in the Imo community and claimed it was recent.
According to the outlawed group member, Chinasa Nworu claimed that the IPoB intelligence unit recently busted a kidnapping camp at the boundary between Umuosinta Amuzi Obowo and Ihiteafoukwu in Ahuazu Mbaise in Imo State.
His words, “Security Alert !#IPOB intelligence unit just busted a kidnapping camp at the boundary between Umuosinta Amuzi Obowo and Iheteafor-ukwu ahazu Mbaise.
“Reports available have it that the criminals in charge of this particular criminal den are Pastor Steve, Fulani, Akalaonu, and others; a lot of unmarked graves were discovered there, and many stolen vehicles are parked in the criminal camp.
The post has already generated over 426k views on X and has been forwarded to many WhatsApp groups, FACTWATCH Nigeria has observed.
However, in a statement by the police spokesperson in Imo, DSP Henry Okoye, on Thursday, clarified that the Imo State Police Command has noted that the circulation of an old video, originally published in 2023, is now being falsely presented as a recent development.
Okoye stated that this is a clear act of cheap blackmail and a desperate attempt by the proscribed IPOB/ESN to mislead the public with falsehoods.
Okoye, a deputy supretendant of police, disclosed that the video, which features an ESN terrorist camp, was part of their failed plan to lure security operatives into an ambush, stating that security operatives have since identified and dislodged the camp, dismantling their criminal hideout and neutralizing their threats.
Mr Okoye said these terrorist elements, known for their violent crimes—including killings, kidnappings, and arson—are now resorting to misinformation to cover up their atrocities and deceive the public.
The Imo State Police Command condemned this baseless propaganda and urged the public to disregard these false narratives.
The Imo PPRO said IPOB/ESN remains enemies of peace and security, and their cowardly tactics will not succeed.
Okoye assured that security agencies in Imo State remain resolute in their commitment to crushing all criminal elements and ensuring lasting peace and stability across the state.
