The Nigerian Army has announced the arrest of a notorious commander of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate, 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 a joint operation with other security agencies at his hideout in Aku-Ihube, Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo State.
Military authorities said the raid led to the recovery of arms and ammunition, six mobile phones, military and police uniforms, and a German flag. Troops also discovered a workshop used for dismantling stolen vehicles, destroyed 10 motorcycles, and recovered other incriminating items.
The operation formed part of wider coordinated missions across the country. In Adamawa, Katsina, and Kogi States, troops rescued 11 kidnap victims — five in Madagali (Adamawa), five in Malumfashi (Katsina), and two in Lokoja (Kogi).
The Army credited the successes to ongoing synergy with sister security services.
