The Nigerian Army has confirmed the capture of a notorious commander of the self-acclaimed freedom fighter in the South East and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network, ESN, Ifeanyi Eze Okorienta, widely known as Gentle de Yahoo. who has been parading himself as the new leader.
The Self-proclaimed Biafra Commander, General Gentle, is the one accused of shooting to death 3 teenage boys over the unauthorised use of an AK-47 for robbery. The community has accused Governor Hope Uzodimma of using him in the state to perpetuate the evils.
Troops of the 34 Artillery Brigade, in collaboration with other security agencies, apprehended Okorienta at his hideout in Aku-Ihube, Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo State.
The military reported that the operation resulted in the seizure of a cache of weapons and other items, including an English pistol, 120 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, 25 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, a cartridge, six mobile phones, military and police uniforms, and a German flag.
Troops also uncovered a workshop used for dismantling stolen vehicles for resale and destroyed 10 motorcycles found at the scene.
But, residents of Okigwe refused to accept the news; they said that the suspect (“gentle”) ran away with bullet injuries. But they apprehended the deputy. The security agents are still searching for him as of the time of this report.
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