Nigerian Army in collaboration with other security agencies have arrested Godwin Nnamdi, a leader of the Eastern Security Network (ESN), militant wing of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
A statement by Army spokesman, Brig. Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu on Sunday, said the troops of 82 Division led the operation that apprehended Nnamdi in Nkanu East local government area of Enugu state.
“Nnamdi was caught during the raid at a IPOB/ESN camp located at Akpowfu Forest in Nkanu East LGA.
“The joint forces engaged the dissidents in a fire fight. They took to their heels, leaving behind their wanted leader.
“One AK 47 rifle, one magazine containing 21 rounds of 7. 62 mm Special, one handset among others, were recovered,” the statement reads.
Commending the forces, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Faruk Yahaya charged them “to comb and clear all suspected hideouts of criminal elements in their area of responsibility.”
