Attempt by some unknown gunmen to invade the home of the Catholic Bishop of Orlu Diocese, His Lordship Most Rev Dr Augustine Ukwuoma has being foiled by men of the Nigerian Army carrying out the Exercise Golden DAWN.
The attackers whose mission isn’t unknown yet attempted to break into the house of the Catholic Bishop before the soldiers that were alerted of the invasion arrived the scenes and repelled the attackers.
The army in a statement said the attackers took to their heels and the Bishop, his Secretary and assistant secretary were unhurt.
“Troops of Exercise Golden DAWN Sector 3 have foiled an attempted kidnap and robbery of his Lordship Most Rev Dr Augustine Ukwuoma at the Orlu Diocesan Catholic Secretariat, BSC Road Orlu Imo State.
“The troops in response to a distress call at about 2:30am today, 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 the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), its affiliate the Eastern Security Network (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 out of the outlawed IPOB/ESN to law enforcement agencies as the group is only out to intimidate, steal and kidnap for ransom law-abiding citizens,” the statement reads.
Below are some pictures from the failed attack:
