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Army raid IPOB/ESN camp in Abia, kills many, recover arms, foreign currency
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The Nigerian Army of the 144 Battalion under 14 Brigade, have carried out a successful raid operation on a notorious camp allegedly operated by the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), in Ugwunagbo Local Government Area of Abia State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation, which was conducted in the early hours of Saturday, followed actionable intelligence on the presence of the separatist group’s stronghold at the Ebubengwa/Abayi Nchokoro axis of the LGA.
The sources said that the troops launched a coordinated offensive that led to the complete dislodgement and destruction of the camp.
“During the operation, troops recovered a significant cache of arms and ammunition, including: One Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG), one General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG), four AK-47 rifles, one G3 rifle, three pump-action shotguns, 800 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and 648 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition
“Other items recovered at the site included two generators, a chain sewing machine, four laptops, four CCTV cameras, one cooking gas cylinder, six bags of rice, 20 litres of groundnut oil, 22 mobile phones, two external hard drives, a Wi-Fi router, 62 local charm vests, two tyres, a machete, and a sum of ₦11.75 million and $27,000,”said the sources.
The sources added that the troops also discovered and destroyed a large shrine believed to be used for spiritual fortification by the separatist elements, as well as several vehicles found within the camp. These included a Honda Pilot SUV, two Toyota Highlander SUVs, a Toyota Hiace bus, a mini-bus, a tricycle, and two motorcycles.
Following a brief but intense firefight, the troops killed unconfirmed numbers of the separatists elements while others fled the area in disarray, leaving behind blood trails.
However, one soldier paid the supreme price while two others sustained injuries. The wounded personnel were evacuated to a medical facility in Aba and are responding to treatment
According to the sources, the Commander, 14 Brigade, who visited the troops at their Company Headquarters located at Ngwa High School, commended their professionalism and gallantry.
He urged them to maintain the operational momentum and remain vigilant, noting that while the security situation remains calm, it is still unpredictable.
The Black Market Dollar-to-Naira Exchange Rate for 10th August 2026 Can Be Accessed Below.
NOTE: The exchange rate changes hourly. It depends on the volume of dollars available and the Demand. This means…you can buy or sell 1 dollar at a certain rate, and the price can change (high or low) within hours.
The official naira black market exchange rate in Nigeria today, including the Black Market rates, Bureau De Change (BDC), and CBN rates.
The exchange rate fluctuates hourly based on the supply and demand of dollars in the market.
What’s the dollar to naira black market today, 10th August 2026?
The exchange rate for a dollar to naira at Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market) players sell a dollar for ₦1430 and buy at ₦1415 on Monday, 10th August, 2026, according to sources at Bureau De Change (BDC).
Please note that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not recognize the parallel market (black market), as it has directed individuals who want to engage in Forex to approach their respective banks.
Disclaimer naijablitznews does not set or determine forex rates. The official NAFEX rates are obtained from the FMDQOTC website. Parallel market rates (black market rates) are obtained from various sources, including online media outlets. The rates you buy or sell forex may be different from what is captured in this article.
Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE, OPEP, in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force, CJTF, have arrested a suspected kidnapper linked to the abduction of a resident in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
This was contained in a statement posted on X by the Nigerian Army.
The post identified the suspect as Buba Ali, 30, adding that he was arrested at about 12:45 pm on Sunday, August 9, at Binawa village in Kauru Local Government Area.
According to post, the suspect was arrested during a joint operation conducted by troops of Sector 7 OPEP and members of the CJTF.
It said the suspect was reportedly linked to the kidnapping of Alhaji Tasi, who was abducted in the village.
“Following his arrest, Ali was taken into custody and is currently being interrogated by security personnel.
“The ongoing investigation is focused on obtaining information that could lead to the identification and arrest of other members of the suspected kidnapping gang,” the Army said.
Nigerian ambassador to South Africa, Femi Fani-Kayode, has rejected claims by an Islamic scholar, Sheikh Yahaya Jingir, that Nigeria is a Muslim country.
In a viral video, Sheikh Jingir, who was preaching to Muslims at an event, said “if you don’t want to accept a Muslim-Muslim ticket, you should leave Nigeria because it belongs to us”.
The comment has continued to generate backlash online as Christians rejected the claim.
Reacting, Fani-kayode in a statement posted on his official X handle on Sunday night, said the cleric’s remark is unhelpful and untrue.
“Worse of all is the fact that it is highly provocative,” the former aviation minister said.
“Kindly take note that it is a very slippery and dangerous slope to take and is best avoided. Nigeria is NOT a Muslim country and neither is she a Christian country.
“She is a SECULAR and MULTI-RELIGIOUS state comprising BOTH Christians and Muslims in equal numbers and that is our strength,” FFK added.
He further stated that President Bola Tinubu’s Muslim/Muslim ticket for 2027 is gaining acceptance “only because of the calibre, ability, sincerity of purpose, character, utility and electoral strength of our Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates and their ability to deliver and not because they are Muslims”.
“One day we may have a Christian/Christian ticket too because with God all things are possible,” he added.
See Black Market rate of the Dollar to Naira today 10th August, 2026
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