The Defence Headquarters has announced that the arrest of a terrorist leader, Abubakar Ibrahim also known as Habu Dogo in Sokoto and seven IPOB/ESN commanders in South-East.
In a statement, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, stated that Abubakar Ibrahim was arrested at Rumji Village in Illela Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
He further noted that Abubakar Ibrahim is a notorious terrorist who is wanted on the watchlist of the security agencies and in Niger Republic.
He mentioned the names of the IPOB/ESN that were arrested and they are; Nnamdi Chukwudoze and Chigozie Ezetoha (AKA Chapet) who were arrested in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra.
Others include: Mrs Ngozi Chukwuka and Mr Oyekachi Ohia who were arrested in Umuahia South Local Government Area of Abia.
He added, “Mr Ifeanyi Eze, Mr Augustine Udemba and Mr Onyedikachi Udemba were arrested in Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia while, Elijah Mmaduipeya Obumneke was arrested in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo.”
“The ongoing counter insurgency and counter terrorism operations has continued to degrade the combat capacity of terrorists across the country.”