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Nigerian troops have arrested a nurse suspected of treating Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) members and detained two leaders of Miyetti Allah in Mangu LGA, Plateau State, as part of ongoing security operations.
The Nigerian Navy has reported the elimination of two IED specialists associated with the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) during a recent operation in Imo State. The action, part of a coordinated effort with various security forces, aimed at clearing suspected hiding spots in the region.
Omoyele Sowore, the former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, recently stirred controversy during a protest in Abia State, demanding the release of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu. This led to his pointed critiques of Governor Alex Otti, sparking significant backlash.
The Joint Task Force (JTF) South East Operation UDO KA has successfully reclaimed control of Orsu Local Government Area in Imo State from armed factions and has called upon local residents to return home. Lieutenant Colonel Jude Abuo of the 34 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army made the announcement during a media tour.
Recent disclosures about the US and Israel supplying arms to ethnic separatist factions reveal a troubling pattern in global politics. This tactic, aimed at destabilizing nations for strategic interests, poses a serious risk to Nigeria's unity and security.
Nigerian troops from the 34 Artillery Brigade have successfully reopened the Lilu–Eketutu Road, which had been closed for three years due to the activities of the designated terrorist group, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The operation also involved the destruction of the group's bomb manufacturing facility in Imo State.
The State Security Service has apprehended Sabastine Odam, identified as a commander of the Eastern Security Network, alongside Ejike Daniel, a member of the Indigenous People of Biafra, during an operation in Enugu State.
The Nigerian Army has reported the dismantling of a bomb-making facility linked to the banned Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed faction, Eastern Security Network (ESN), in Anambra and Imo States. The operation involved coordination with other security agencies and started on March 3.
In a significant military operation, joint forces have taken control of a suspected Eastern Security Network (ESN)/IPOB stronghold located in Mother Valley, Imo State. The assault involved troops from various security agencies and was met with fierce resistance.
A traditional leader from Nigeria's South-east has called on President Bola Tinubu to either release Nnamdi Kanu from prison or deport him to Kenya. This demand comes amid widespread calls from Igbo leaders for Kanu's release following his controversial sentencing.
Prominent Yoruba activist Sunday Igboho has urged Nnamdi Kanu, the imprisoned leader of IPOB, to consider engaging in dialogue with the Federal Government regarding his legal issues. Igboho praised Kanu's recent decision to lift the contentious Monday sit-at-home order in the South-East.
Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has been lauded for his decisive action in enforcing the end of the 'sit-at-home' directive in Onitsha. By shutting down the major commercial hub until compliance, he demonstrated strong leadership in combating the disruptive order.
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State announced the dismantling of 62 criminal camps and the successful cessation of the disruptive sit-at-home order, leading to the reopening of over 45,000 shops in Onitsha.
The Anambra State Government has affirmed its ongoing inspections of markets every Monday, stating that shops that do not open risk closure. This announcement follows allegations regarding shop closures at Onitsha Main Market.
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has stated that the sit-at-home observed on February 2 in Onitsha was an isolated occurrence rather than a revival of the regular lockdowns. IPOB’s spokesperson emphasized this action was a response to the Anambra State Governor's authoritarian behavior.
