Nigerian Army Captures IPOB Commander ‘Gentle de Yahoo’, Seizes Weapons and Rescues Kidnap Victims

Nigerian Army has captured IPOB Commander ‘Gentle de Yahoo’ and seized weapons and rescued kidnap victims.

 

NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Nigerian Army has announced the capture of Ifeanyi Eze Okorienta, also known as Gentle de Yahoo, a notorious commander of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN).

According to the Army, troops of the 34 Artillery Brigade, in collaboration with other security agencies, apprehended Okorienta at his hideout in Aku-Ihube, Okigwe Local Government Area, Imo State.

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The operation led to the seizure of an arsenal of weapons and items, including an English pistol, 120 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, 25 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, a cartridge, six mobile phones, military and police uniforms, and a German flag. Troops also uncovered a workshop used for dismantling stolen vehicles for resale and destroyed 10 motorcycles found on site.

Coordinated Security Operations Across States

Beyond Imo, the Army carried out coordinated missions in Adamawa, Katsina, and Kogi States, rescuing 11 kidnap victims. Five people were freed in Madagali Local Government Area, Adamawa; another five in Malumfashi, Katsina; and two in Lokoja, Kogi State.

In Katsina, troops killed two terrorists, recovering an AK-47 rifle, ammunition, and a motorcycle. In Benue, soldiers neutralized a violent extremist and seized charms and a mobile phone. Across Benue, Kogi, and Kaduna States, 11 suspects linked to armed robbery, gunrunning, and violent extremism were arrested.

In Plateau State, troops recovered 40 stolen cattle and returned them to their rightful owners.

The Nigerian Army attributed these successes to continued collaboration with sister security agencies and local partners, emphasizing its commitment to maintaining law and order across the country.