Biafra
Nigerian Army Captures Notorious IPOB/ESN Commander ‘Gentle de Yahoo’
The Nigerian Army has announced the arrest of a notorious commander of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), Ifeanyi Eze Okorienta, popularly known as Gentle de Yahoo.
Troops of the 34 Artillery Brigade, in a joint operation with other security agencies, captured Okorienta at his hideout in Aku-Ihube, Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo State.
According to a military statement, the operation led to the recovery of a cache of arms and other items, including one 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.
The troops also uncovered a workshop allegedly used for dismantling stolen vehicles for resale and destroyed 10 motorcycles found at the scene.
Beyond Imo State, the Army revealed that coordinated operations were carried out in Adamawa, Katsina, and Kogi States, resulting in the rescue of 11 kidnap victims. Five hostages were freed in Madagali, Adamawa, another five in Malumfashi, Katsina, and two in Lokoja, Kogi.
In Katsina, two terrorists were neutralised, with an AK-47 rifle, ammunition, and a motorcycle recovered. In Benue, soldiers killed a violent extremist, seizing charms and a mobile phone. Eleven suspects linked to armed robbery, gunrunning, and violent extremism were also arrested across Benue, Kogi, and Kaduna States.
Meanwhile, troops in Plateau State recovered 40 rustled cattle and returned them to their owners.
The Nigerian Army credited these successes to sustained collaboration with sister services and security agencies, vowing to continue operations aimed at restoring peace and stability across the country.
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