DSS arrests notorious IPOB commander, recovers arms
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a high-ranking commander of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
According to PRNigeria, the wanted IPOB leader, whose name was not disclosed, was apprehended on Monday by operatives of the DSS and a team of Nigerian Army soldiers.
A reliable security source said the arrested IPOB Commander has been coordinating the terrorist group’s activities in Ebonyi State.
He had recruited several mercenaries in preparation for further attacks in Ebonyi State before he was apprehended.
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“Meanwhile, about six hundred (600) rounds of 5.56mm caliber ammunition among other items were recovered from the suspect,” said the source, who pleaded for anonymity.
In a related development, operatives of the Delta State Command of the DSS have intercepted a wooden barge containing about thirty-seven thousand (37,000) barrels of crude oil.
During the operation, five suspects connected to the incident were arrested and are being investigated and profiled.
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