Nigerian Army Dismantles IPOB Camp, Recovers Soldiers Remains in Imo

Nigerian Army troops dismantled a suspected camp of the Indigenous People of Biafra and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network, in Imo State on April 24, 2026, recovering what are believed to be the remains of two soldiers killed four years earlier. The operation took place along the Ubaha-Orsu axis in Orsu Local Government Area, southeast Nigeria, as part of broader efforts to target militant hideouts in the region.

Acting on intelligence reports of militant activity, soldiers from the 82 Division, in coordination with other security agencies, advanced on the site during a clearance mission. The troops encountered heavy gunfire from armed individuals, who launched multiple ambushes. Security forces responded, repelling the attacks and forcing the militants to abandon the camp. A subsequent search of the area uncovered shallow graves, from which the suspected remains were carefully excavated and secured.

The recovered remains are thought to belong to Master Warrant Officer Linus Musa Audu and Private Gloria Mathew, who were abducted and killed in May 2022 while traveling to Imo State for their traditional wedding. The couple, both members of the military, had been en route...