The Defence Headquarters has announced a major breakthrough in the fight against terrorism in the South-East region.
Troops of Operation Udoka have arrested a suspected founding father of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) and the Eastern Security Network (ESN), Pius Iguh, in Orsu, Imo State.
*Key Arrests*
– _Pius Iguh_: Alleged IPOB/ESN founding father, responsible for Orsu general area in Imo State
– _Emmanuel Onwugu_: IPOB commander arrested in Mbano Local Government Area of Abia State
– _Ifeanyi Rock_: Notorious cult leader, and 10 of his commanders arrested in Arochukwu Local Government Area of Abia State
Major Gen Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, revealed that the arrests were made possible through a sting operation and collaboration with security forces. “In the South-East, the troops of Operation Udoka, Forward Operational Base (FOB), Orsu, in a sting operation, apprehended a terrorist leader belonging to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its Eastern Security Network (ESN) terrorist group known as Mr Pius Iguh.”
The successful raids demonstrate the military’s commitment to restoring peace and security in the region. As Major Gen Buba stated, “He is an IPOB founding father responsible for the Orsu general area in Imo State.” The arrests are a significant blow to IPOB/ESN’s operations in the South-East.
The Defence Headquarters’ efforts to curb terrorism and criminal activities in Nigeria continue to yield positive results. These arrests send a strong message that the authorities will not tolerate harmful activities threatening national security.
