Troops arrest suspected IPOB medical personnel and Miyetti Allah leaders, intensifying operations against terrorism and violence across multiple states.

Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has disclosed that troops of the Joint Task Force South-East, Operation Udo Ka, have arrested a nurse linked to the medical team of an Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) camp at Umunze in Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State.

The troops also apprehended one Simon Chukwumeoru Akpoke (alias “Iron”), a suspected IPOB/ESN member, at his hideout in Ijebu-Igbo area of Ogun State, following credible intelligence. The suspect is reportedly on the wanted list within the 82 Division Area of Responsibility.

Providing an update on military operations, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Michael Onoja, said:

“Troops in conjunction with the Anti-Violence Group trailed and apprehended a suspected IPOB/ESN member at a checkpoint in Ihiala LGA of Anambra State. Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect is a nurse responsible for providing medical treatment at a terrorist camp located at Umunze in Orumba South LGA of Anambra State.

“In a further significant development on the same day, troops, acting on intelligence, conducted operations at Oraifite in Ekwusigo LGA of Anambra State and arrested one Miss Ezinna Anthonia, who confessed to being the principal nurse responsible for treating wounded IPOB/ESN terrorists after encounters with security forces. She confirmed her membership of the proscribed group.”

He added that the arrests dealt a significant blow to the medical and logistical support networks sustaining IPOB/ESN operations in the South-east.

On developments in Plateau State, Onoja said troops of Operation Enduring Peace sustained operations across Plateau, Bauchi, and Kaduna states.

Miyetti Allah President

“On March 30, 2026, troops arrested Alhaji Yahaya Bello Shanono, Chairman of Miyetti Allah Mangu, and Salihu Mohammed, Secretary of Miyetti Allah Mangu, in connection with the murder of Alhaji Bilyaminu Julde at Pyem Community in Mangu LGA of Plateau State. Both suspects are in custody undergoing preliminary investigation,” he said.

On Operation Delta Safe, he added:

“Troops at Atabrikang in Eastern Obolo LGA of Akwa Ibom State intercepted a HOWO truck conveying three illegal miners with suspected illegally mined black sand. The suspects are in custody.

“The following day, troops uncovered an illegal refining site at Okarki Forest in Ahoada West LGA of Rivers State and recovered 10,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil, along with several items used for illegal refining. All recovered items were handled appropriately.” (AriseNews TV)