EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Army said it has arrested the commander of the Indigenous People of Biafra’s armed affiliate, the Eastern Security Network, Uchechukwu Akpa, in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State.
The military, in a release on Thursday, added that three other suspected members of IPOB/ESN, Udoka Ude, Ikechukwu Ulanta, and Ezennaya Udeigewere, were also arrested.
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According to the military, the four suspects were apprehended after their hideout located at Christ the King Catholic Church in Ameta Mgbowo of Awgu Local Government Atea was raided.
It added that Akpa sustained a gunshot wound while attempting to flee.
Four live cartridges were also recovered from the suspects.
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The statement read, “The arrest was made possible during a raid operation of their hideout while they were holding a meeting to take over the leadership of IPOB/ESN autopilot command, Enugu State chapter, from apprehended former commander, Chocho.
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