Udebuan Sage Chubueze, allegedly a commander of the Indigenous People of Biafra’s (IPOB) militant wing, Eastern Security Network (ESN), was arrested at his house in Ekwulobia, Aguata Local Government Area, Anambra State. However, IPOB claims Chubueze is only a member and not an ESN commander.

Arrest and Recovery Details:

• Arrest Location: Ekwulobia, Aguata LG, Anambra State
• Recovered Items ¹:
  • 4 AK-47 rifles
  • 2 automatic pump-action rifles
  • Several ammunitions
• Chubueze’s Alleged Confession: Led several attacks on police facilities, killing policemen and Naval personnel in Nkpor, Nnewi, and Nnobi

Background:

A gun battle between security agents and gunmen occurred in Ekwulobia prior to Chubueze’s arrest, with IPOB denying involvement in the attacks. The group claims Chubueze was attending his mother’s burial when soldiers stormed his house, shooting him in the leg and forcing him to wear army camouflage.