Korede Abdullah 
Ifeanyi Eze Okorienta
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Nigerian Army has arrested Ifeanyi Eze Okorienta, alias Gentle de Yahoo, a notorious commander of the Indigenous People of Biafra’s (IPOB) armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN).
Troops of the 34 Artillery Brigade captured him during a raid in Aku-Ihube, Okigwe, Imo State, recovering weapons, ammunition, military uniforms, and mobile phones.
A workshop allegedly used to dismantle stolen vehicles was also uncovered, with 10 motorcycles destroyed.
“This operation shows our resolve to dismantle IPOB and ESN militants who have terrorised Southeast communities,” a military source said.
The Army confirmed simultaneous operations across Adamawa, Katsina, and Kogi, rescuing 11 kidnap victims and neutralising two terrorists in Katsina.
Five persons were freed in Adamawa, another five in Katsina, and two in Kogi. Troops also seized an AK-47 rifle, ammunition, and a motorcycle.
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