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Orlu Deserted As Security Agents Comb For IPOB Members

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Orlu, the commercial and social centre of Orlu Local Government Area of Imo has been deserted following a massive manhunt for members of Eastern Security Network (ESN), the militant wing of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), which has been waging a relentless war against security men.

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The group is said to be behind the spate of attacks on military and police formations, including public institutions.

The latest in their atrocious acts was a failed attack on the Orlu Divisional Police Headquarters, in which 11 of them met their waterloo.

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Our correspondent gathered that the heavy police presence in the commercial city has forced many residents indoors as fear of indiscriminate arrests heightened.

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They are also afraid of being caught up in an eventual gun duel between security men and the “unknown gunmen”.

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One of the residents, who spoke on phone to our correspondent, painted a picture of a city in utter darkness.

Orlu has been in the news since late last year when some members of ESN allegedly attacked and killed some soldiers.

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In reprisal, the state government ordered a crackdown of the group.

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It was also gathered that most of the residents, especially those in the city centre, did not go to church on Sunday as security remained tight.

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According to her, “Orlu, as I am speaking to you, is deserted.

“You can hear the drop of a pin in once boisterous town. Nobody wants to die of a stray bullet.

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“My family and I did our quiet prayers at home even though the home is not altogether safe.”

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A security source told our correspondent that they have been mandated to sweep out members of the militant group.

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