Nigerian army captures IPOB hitman in Imo

Military authorities in Nigeria have arrested notorious commander of the proscribed Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB), in Imo State.

The arrest was disclosed by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Edward Buba during press briefing on Thursday.

Buba said the IPOB militant identified as Mr Pius Iguh was apprehended during an operation by troops attached to Operation Udoka in the South-East.

The operation that led to the arrest according to Buba, took place in the group’s hideouts in Orsu, Imo State, Amaruku and Arochukwu in Abia State.

Also, three other members of the separatist movement were arrested during the operation.

Buba said that 24 terrorists were killed while 12 others were arrested by the troops.

Speaking further, he said that one hostage abducted by the group was rescued.

He added that the arrested suspects have been handed over to relevant authorities for further action.

“Troops at Forward Operation Base, Orsu, conducted a sting operation that culminated in the arrest of an IPOB terrorist leader.

“The arrested terrorist leader, identified as Pius Iguh, is a founding father of the ESN group in the Orsu general area of Imo State,” Buba said

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