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The Nigerian Army has confirmed the arrest of a notorious commander of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), Ifeanyi Eze Okorienta, popularly known as Gentle De Yahoo, during a raid in Imo State.
A credible source at Army Headquarters told PRNigeria that troops of Operation UDO KA conducted the operation on Sunday in Okigwe Local Government Area after receiving actionable intelligence on the kingpin’s hideout.
During the raid, troops recovered an English pistol, 120 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, 25 rounds of 7.62 NATO ammunition, a live cartridge, six mobile phones, and police and military uniforms.
The source disclosed that the troops also uncovered a criminal workshop where stolen vehicles of kidnapped victims were dismantled for parts. About 10 motorcycles used for illicit operations were destroyed on site.
He described the arrest as a major blow to IPOB/ESN elements linked to kidnapping, illegal arms possession, impersonation, and sale of stolen vehicle parts across the South East.
The Army reiterated its commitment to dismantling terrorist and criminal networks threatening peace in the region, while urging residents to provide timely and credible information to support ongoing operations.
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