Operatives of the Nigerian Army and other agencies have reportedly arrested a leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) militant wing, Eastern Security Network (ESN), identified as Mr. Godwin Nnamdi,.
Nnamdi, described as ‘notorious’ was apprehended in Nkanu East Local Government Area.
A statement, on Sunday, by Army spokesman, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu said the troops of 82 Division led the operation.
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Nnamdi was caught during the raid at a IPOB/ESN camp located at Akpowfu Forest in Nkanu East LGA.
The joint forces engaged the dissidents in a fire fight. They ran away, leaving behind their wanted leader.
One AK 47 rifle, one magazine containing 21 rounds of 7. 62mm Special, one handset among others, were recovered.
Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Farouk Yahaya, has commended the government operatives for the development.
Gen. Yahaya charged them “to comb and clear all suspected hideouts of criminal elements in their area of responsibility”.
