The Nigeria Police Force has announced the dismantling of a suspected camp linked to the Indigenous People of Biafra and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network, in Nguru, Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State.
The police said the operation led to the recovery of heavy weapons, thousands of rounds of ammunition, surveillance drones and other items believed to be used by the group.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Anthony Okon, said the operation formed part of ongoing efforts to combat violent extremism and organised criminal activities across the country.
According to Okon, the raid was conducted on April 23, 2026, following intelligence gathered from the confessional statement of a suspected senior IPOB/ESN commander, identified as Ebube Uchenna Mmaduakolam, also known as “Ebube Virus.”
“The operation was intelligence-driven, premised on actionable information obtained from the confessional statement of a high-ranking IPOB/ESN commander, Ebube Uchenna Mmaduakolam, also known as ‘Ebube Virus,’” the statement read.
The police spokesperson disclosed that three suspects were arrested during the operation and are currently in custody.
He said investigators were obtaining useful information from the suspects regarding the group’s structure and activities.
“The suspects are currently providing investigators with critical information relating to the group’s logistics networks, personnel structure and planned operations,” Okon stated.
A search of the hideout, according to the police, led to the recovery of two General-Purpose Machine Guns, 3,115 rounds of GPMG ammunition, one AK-47 rifle, a pump-action shotgun, surveillance drones and Biafra currency in various denominations.
The statement added that the Inspector-General of Police commended the operatives for what he described as professionalism, bravery and tactical efficiency during the raid.
Okon said the IGP noted that the seizure of the weapons had dealt a major setback to the operational strength of the alleged IPOB/ESN network in the South-East.
“The recovery of this substantial arsenal significantly degrades the operational capacity of the IPOB/ESN extremist network in the South-East region and represents a decisive blow against their campaign of terror,” the statement added.
The Nigeria Police Force reiterated its commitment to safeguarding lives and property, while pledging to sustain operations aimed at tackling insecurity and criminal activities nationwide.
