The Nigerian Army has confirmed the arrest of a commander of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), identified as Ifeanyi Eze Okorienta, popularly known as Gentle de Yahoo.
Okorienta was apprehended by troops of the 34 Artillery Brigade in collaboration with other security agencies during a raid on his hideout in Aku-Ihube, Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo State.
According to the Army, the operation led to the recovery of an English pistol, 120 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, 25 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, a cartridge, six mobile phones, military and police uniforms, and a German flag.
Troops also discovered a workshop where stolen vehicles were dismantled for resale and destroyed 10 motorcycles found at the location.
Beyond Imo State, troops carried out coordinated operations in Adamawa, Katsina, and Kogi States, rescuing a total of 11 kidnap victims.
Five were rescued in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa, another five in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina, and two in Lokoja, Kogi State.
In Katsina, two terrorists were killed, with an AK-47 rifle, ammunition, and a motorcycle recovered. In Benue, troops eliminated a violent extremist and seized charms and a mobile phone.
Eleven suspects connected to armed robbery, gunrunning, and violent extremism were also arrested across Benue, Kogi, and Kaduna States.
In Plateau State, 40 rustled cattle were recovered and returned to their rightful owners.
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The Army attributed these achievements to continued collaboration with sister services and security agencies.
