The Nigerian Army has announced the arrest of Ifeanyi Eze Okorienta, a commander of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Eastern Security Network (ESN), popularly known as Gentle de Yahoo. Okorienta was apprehended at his hideout in Aku-Ihube, Okigwe Local Government Area, Imo State, during a joint operation by the 34 Artillery Brigade and other security agencies.
A statement from the Nigerian Army disclosed that the operation led to the recovery of several weapons and items, including an English pistol, 120 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, 25 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, a cartridge, six mobile phones, military and police uniforms, and a German flag.
Troops also uncovered a workshop used for dismantling stolen vehicles and destroyed ten motorcycles found on the site.
In a coordinated effort across multiple states, troops rescued twelve kidnap victims: five in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State, another five in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State, and two in Lokoja, Kogi State.
The operations form part of the military’s ongoing strategy to dismantle criminal networks and insurgent cells in the country.
The Nigerian Army also referenced recent operations in Borno State, where operatives of the Joint Task Force North East Operation Hadin Kai neutralised eight Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists and arrested several others who sustained gunshot injuries.
According to the Army, the operation occurred in the early hours of Monday after insurgents attempted to ambush troops along the Garin Giwa axis of the Baga–Cross Kauwa Main Supply Route.
“During the exchange of fire, eight ISWAP fighters were neutralised, including two Munzirs and one Qaid,” the statement said.
The military described these operations as part of a sustained effort to maintain national security, protect civilians, and dismantle criminal and terrorist networks across multiple regions in Nigeria.
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