By BARBARA KALU, Enugu-
A notorious leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Eastern Security Network (ESN), identified as Godwin Nnamdi has been arrested by security operatives in Nkanu East LGA of Enugu State.
The Army spokesman, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, who confirmed the arrest of the suspect in a statement on Sunday, said the operation was carried out by the troops of 82 Division Nigerian Army (NA) in conjunction with other security agencies while conducting Exercise Golden Dawn
Brig. Gen. Nwachukwu said the IPOB leader was arrested during joint clearance operations at a camp suspected to be the fortress of IPOB/ESN elements located at Akpowfu Forest in Nkanu LGA on Saturday.
During the clearance operation, troops engaged the dissidents in a firefight compelling them to take to their heels, leading to the arrest of their leader.
Item recovered according to him, include – one AK 47 rifle, one magazine containing 21 rounds of 7. 62 mm special, and a mobile phone among others.
Reacting to the arrest, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya, commended the troops for the successes recorded thus far.
General Yahaya, however, charged the troops to intensify military onslaught on suspected hideouts of criminal elements in the area.
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