Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
Troops of the 82 Division Garrison, operating under Sector 1 of Operation UDO KA in collaboration with operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), Enugu State Command, have uncovered a massive arms and ammunition cache allegedly belonging to the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN). The discovery was made on June 9, 2026, following a precision follow-up operation in Gariki, Enugu South Local Government Area, as part of the ongoing Operation EASTERN SANITY II, a security initiative aimed at consolidating peace and stability in the South-East.
Acting on credible intelligence derived from previously arrested suspects affiliated with IPOB and ESN, security forces conducted a targeted raid on the location. During the operation, troops discovered a clandestine arms hideout cleverly concealed within a zinc structure disguised as a piggery, a tactic that revealed the sophisticated nature of the criminal network’s attempts to evade detection. A thorough search and exploitation of the site led to the recovery of a substantial cache of weapons and ammunition.
According to a statement signed by Lieutenant Colonel Olabisi Olalekan Ayeni, Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations for the 82 Division Nigerian Army, the recovered items included a significant arsenal: General Purpose Machine Guns, an RPG-7 launcher tube, AK-47 rifles, hand grenades, a tear gas gun with cartridges, several AK-47 magazines, 270 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, and 478 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition.
The Army confirmed that several suspects were arrested during the operation. All recovered weapons, ammunition, and the arrested suspects have been handed over to the DSS Enugu State Command for further investigation and appropriate legal action.
Lieutenant Colonel Ayeni described the operation as a major breakthrough, underscoring the effectiveness of intelligence-led operations and inter-agency collaboration in the region. “This intelligence-driven operation underscores the effective interagency collaboration in the region, resulting in proactive measures to counter threats to national unity and public safety,” the statement read. He added that the success reflects Operation UDO KA’s unwavering commitment to sustaining offensive actions against criminal and terrorist networks that undermine peace in the region. The military reiterated its dedication to protecting citizens and preserving national sovereignty.
The public has been strongly encouraged to continue providing timely and credible information to security forces to enhance ongoing collective efforts aimed at achieving lasting peace and security in the South-East.
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