Nigerians have taken to social media to react to the arrest of self-acclaimed Biafran leader, Nnamdi Kanu. EkoHotBlog had earlier reported that Kanu has been arrested by a combined team of Nigerian and foreign security agents in a coordinated interception. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, on Tuesday, at … Read more
Reacting, Kanu insisted that IPOB and ESN members do not believe in fetish things and they don’t kill people of the Southeast. Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu on Monday declared that his group and the Eastern Security Network (ESN) does not patronise native doctors. Nnamdi Kanu made the statement while … Read more
The group placed a N100 million bounty on Nnamdi Kanu A northern group known as the Northern Consensus Movement(NCM) has declared the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu wanted. The group also placed a N100 million bounty on Kanu. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that this was announced at a press conference on Thursday … Read more
…residents of Elu, Amangwu, and Amaekpu in Ohafia Local Government Area of the state embarked on mass exodus out of fear The Nigerian Army (NA) has denied a claim that troops are on a vengeance mission in some communities in Abia State. In a statement on Monday, the Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General … Read more
A soldier was on Saturday shot during a clash between army and ESN members in Abia State. A soldier attached to the 14 Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Ohafia, Abia State, was on Saturday shot during a clash between the military and unknown gunmen, suspected to be members of the Eastern Security Network (ESN). … Read more
…the outlawed group said neither IPOB nor its security outfit, Eastern Security Network, had been involved in any attack on security personnel… The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has accused security operatives of house-to-house abduction and killing of youths in the South-East. While denying any involvement in the killing of 128 security personnel in Imo … Read more
They also invaded ESN camp on Monday in Ikeduru council area, dislodged the camp and rescued a female police officer held captive. The police in Imo have arrested a 40-year-old man, Uzoamaka Ugoanyanwu, said to be a notorious native doctor who allegedly prepares charms for members of the Indigenous People of Biafra IPOB and members … Read more
“We are assuring them that whatever they do they cannot win ESN in this fight for freedom”  Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has reacted to the purported arrest of Eastern Security Network, ESN, Deputy Commander. Kanu debunked claims by the military that man arrested was IPOB commander. He … Read more
IPOB has been fingered for the recent attacks on prisons and police stations in the South-East but the group have denied responsibility, stating that they are mere agitators Governor of Ebonyi State, Dave Umahi, on Thursday, said some criminals are committing crimes under the guise of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Eastern Security … Read more
MACBAN had vowed to deploy 5000 of its vigilante to the South-East region to protect herders and their cattle The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has said that its security outfit, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), would soon begin operating in the Northern part of Nigeria. This is as the secessionist group vowed that it … Read more
A video of ESN Operatives chasing after herdsmen and shooting indiscriminately while killing their cows has emerged on Facebook A video has popped up online showing the Eastern Security Network (ESN), shooting and attacking the Fulani cattle grazers and their cows. Men alleged to be members of ESN were seen in their uniforms with different … Read more
IPOB not a criminal organisation and has no plan to attack any institution The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) says it does not engage in criminal activities to generate funds to purchase weapons. The separatist group said arms used by its Eastern Security Network (ESN) are produced locally. The proscribed said this in reaction to … Read more
The outlawed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) had in December 2020 launched the ESN, a group established to shield the South-East and South-South region from banditry and terrorists South-East governors had announced the establishment of the region’s security outfit codenamed EBUBE AGU on Sunday Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi, on Wednesday, said bandits are committing … Read more
“Eastern Security Network is not after PEOPLE or any tribe/religion. The leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has clarified that the Eastern Security Network was not established to fight against a particular tribe or religion but against every terrorist. Recall that the IPOB’s security outfit had several times been accused of … Read more
“The IPOB and the Eastern Security Network (ESN) are well-known organisations, not random gunmen. ESN is pursuing jihadists in the bush and has little to do with the alleged attacks. The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has denied being behind Monday’s attacks on the Imo State Police and Correctional Service headquarters. This was stated in … Read more
In terms of performance, preparation, and resources, the Nigerian Army and Police, according to IPOB, cannot be compared to the ESN, and that they are equal to the task of confronting Nigerian security agencies and emerging victorious. The proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has mocked Lt.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, the Chief of Army Staff (CoAS), … Read more
The Nigerian Army is unquestionably one of the strongest in Africa, with both equipment and trained fighters, many Nigerians have expressed surprise that the ESN has been allowed to continue their illegal activities for so long. The Eastern Security Network (ESN) was established by Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the founder of the IPOB, to fight insecurity … Read more
The Eastern Security Network (ESN) in Enugu went on a patrol the keep the forest safe The Herdsmen took to their heels The footage of the incident farmers massive reactions. A trending footage shows the moment some herdsmen ran for their lives after some operatives of the Eastern Security Network (ESN) gave them a hot … Read more
The people of Orlu in Imo state had a first-hand experience of how air raids by the military look like. Videos seen on social media show bewildered residents looking confused and scared as military hardware flew over their houses. Some sounds of gun power could also be heard from some distance away from the video. … Read more
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on Monday said the activities of itinerant herdsmen which allows for open grazing have now been prohibited in the south east. In a statement on Monday by Nnamdi Kanu, IPOB leader, the separatist group said the Eastern Security Network (ESN), its security arm, will begin the enforcement of the … Read more