The Anambra State Police Command has announced the arrest of a top member of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), who also commands its militant wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN).
A source told Daily Post that the commander was arrested in Ekwulobia in Aguata Local Government Area of the state on Saturday afternoon.
It was gathered that the ESN operative was arrested in his house with a bullet wound after the police were tipped-off by concerned individuals.
Recall that there was a gun battle between security agents and gunmen in Ekwulobia on Friday, in which there were casualties on both sides, with many of the gunmen said to have escaped with bullet wounds.
A senior police officer who preferred not to be named said: “One Udebuan Sage Chubueze ‘M’, a top Commander of IPOB/ESN was arrested today (Saturday).
“The suspect was arrested with a gunshot injury on 29th October 2021. A search was conducted in his house at Ekwulobia and Nnewi where four AK-47, two automatic pump-action, and ammunition were recovered.
“The suspect confessed to have led several attacks on police facilities and responsible for the killings of several policemen and Naval personnel. We commend this breakthrough as this will further weaken the strength of IPOB/ESN against the security men,” he said.
He also said that investigation had begun and that the arrested man had been making useful confessions to security agents that could aid the arrest of his colleagues.
