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The Digest:

The Nigerian Army has confirmed the arrest of Ifeanyi Eze Okorienta, a high-profile commander of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN). Codenamed "Gentle De Yahoo," he was captured during a raid on his hideout in Imo State, where troops seized weapons, uniforms, and dismantled a stolen vehicle workshop.

Key Points
  • Okorienta was apprehended in Aku-Ihube, Okigwe LGA, by troops of the 34 Artillery Brigade and allied security agencies.
  • Weapons recovered include an English pistol, 145 rounds of ammunition, military/police uniforms, and a German flag.
  • A workshop for dismantling stolen vehicles was uncovered, and 10 motorcycles were destroyed.
  • Simultaneous operations in Adamawa, Katsina, and Kogi rescued 11 kidnap victims.
  • Two terrorists were neutralized in Katsina, with an AK-47 and ammunition seized.
  • In Benue, a violent extremist was killed, and 11 suspects were arrested across three states.
  • Forty stolen cattle were recovered and returned to their owners in Plateau State.

The capture of "Gentle De Yahoo" marks a critical blow to ESN operations, reflecting broader efforts to dismantle networks fueling insecurity and violence across Nigeria.

Sources: Daily Post