Army Launches Security Op In Imo State

The Nigerian army has launched a security operation in the southeastern Imo state ahead of the holiday season, reports the Vanguard (Lagos).

Operation Golden Dawn II will focus on humanitarian tasks such as medical outreach and community activities as well as missions to improve security, disrupt criminal networks and prevent insurgent attacks, army officials said last week.

Imo state, and the southeastern region in general, have seen an increase in banditry, robbery, kidnapping...