Troops of Sector 1 Exercise GOLDEN DAWN III, in conjunction with other security agencies, following a credible intelligence report, have apprehended a commander of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), Mr Uchechukwu Akpa.
Three other members of the group were also arrested alongside the commander at their hideout within Christ the King Catholic Church Ameta Mgbowo in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State.
The arrest was made possible during a raid operation of their hideout while holding a meeting to take over the leadership of IPOB/ESN Auto Pilot Command Enugu State Chapter from apprehended former Commander *Chocho* and also planning to carry out attacks on own troops.
During the raid, Mr Uchechukwu Akpa sustained a gunshot wound while trying to escape. Others arrested are, Udoka Anthony Ude, Ikechukwu Ulanta, and Ezennaya Udeigewere. While quantity 4 of live cartridge were recovered.