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How Troops Foiled Kidnap Of Bishop Of Orlu Catholic Diocese

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Troops conducting Exercise GOLDEN DAWN Sector 3 have foiled an attempted kidnap and robbery of Most Reverend Augustine Ukwuoma at the Orlu Diocesan Catholic Secretariat, BSC Road, Orlu, Imo State.


According to Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director Army Public Relations, the troops in response to a distress call at about 2:30am on Sunday 31st October, 2021, swiftly moved to the scene forcing the assailants to take to their heels thereby abandoning their mission.  The Bishop, his Secretary and Assistant Secretary are safe and unhurt. 


“Troops will continue to deny freedom of action to members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra/Eastern Security Network (IPOB/ESN) and other criminal gangs operating within the sector especially as the elections in Anambra State draws nearer and during the yuletide season.”

“Members of the public are advised to report suspicious movement of criminals as well as hide outs of the outlawed IPOB/ESN to law enforcement agencies  as the group is only out to intimidate, steal and kidnap law-abiding citizens for ransom” he said. 

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