The Defence Headquarters says the Nigerian troops have in the last one week apprehended a notorious terrorist leader, Abubakar Ibrahim, also known as Habu Dogo, in Sokoto and seven commanders of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Eastern Security Network (ESN) in the South-East.
Major-General Edward Buba, Director, Defence Media Operations, in a statement on Saturday, said that Habu Dogo was apprehended at Rumji Village in Illela Local Government Area (LGA) of Sokoto State. According to him, Habu Dogo is a wanted terrorist on the watch list of security agencies both in Nigeria and in the Niger Republic because of the cross-border nature of his terrorist activities.
He said the IPOB/ESN terror operatives apprehended include Dr Nnamdi Chukwudoze and Chigozie Ezetoha (AKA Chapet), who were nabbed in Ihiala LGA of Anambra.
“Others include Mrs Ngozi Chukwuka and Mr Oyekachi Ohia, who were arrested in Umuahia South Local Government Area of Abia,” he said.
He added that Mr Ifeanyi Eze, Mr Augustine Udemba, and Mr Onyedikachi Udemba were arrested in Umunneochi LGA of Abia, while Elijah Mmaduipeya Obumneke was arrested in Orsu LGA of Imo.
“The ongoing counter insurgency and counter terrorism operations has continued to degrade the combat capacity of terrorists across the country,’’ he said.
(NAN)
