Shock: Army Captures IPOB/ESN Commander ‘Gentle de Yahoo’ in Imo State

Troops of the Nigerian Army have struck a major blow against IPOB/ESN: in a joint mission, they arrested one of the group’s most wanted commanders, Ifeanyi Eze Okorienta, better known as Gentle de Yahoo.

Where and How It Happened

The arrest took place in Aku-Ihube, located in Okigwe LGA, Imo State, during a coordinated operation by the 34 Artillery Brigade and other security agencies. It was at his hideout there that the operation finally cornered him.

What the Army Seized

At the hideout, the soldiers found a huge stash of illegal items, including:

An English pistol

120 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition

25 rounds of 7.62mm NATO bullets

A cartridge

Military & police-uniforms

Six mobile phones

A German flag

A workshop where they were reportedly dismantling stolen vehicles for resale

10 motorcycles destroyed at the scene

Other Operations Across States

While the Imo State operation delivered the biggest knockout, the Army was busy elsewhere too:

In Adamawa, Katsina and Kogi states, they rescued 11 kidnapping victims.

Specifically:

5 freed in Madagali LGA (Adamawa)

5 in Malumfashi LGA (Katsina)

2 in Lokoja (Kogi)

They also neutralised 2 terrorists in Katsina, recovering weapons and a motorcycle.

In Benue State, soldiers killed a violent extremist, seized charms, plus a phone. Several suspects tied to armed robbery & violent extremism were arrested across Benue, Kogi & Kaduna.

In Plateau State, they recovered 40 rustled cattle and returned them to their owners.

What This Means

This operation is a serious hit against ESN’s command structure. Gentle de Yahoo was considered notorious his arrest not only disrupts ongoing operations but also boosts morale for security forces and those affected by ESN’s activities.

Share your thoughts in the comments!

Do you believe this arrest will significantly weaken ESN’s activities in the Southeast?

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