The Nigerian Army has confirmed the capture of Ifeanyi Eze, a notorious commander of the Eastern Security Network (ESN), Okorienta, popularly known as Gentle de Yahoo.

Troops of 34 Artillery Brigade hailed the collaboration of other security agencies, noting that Eze was apprehended at Okorienta at his hideout in Aku-Ihube, Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo State.

A cache of weapons and other items, including an English pistol, 120 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, 25 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, a cartridge, six mobile phones, military and police uniforms, and a German flag were recovered.

Troops also discovered a workshop where stolen vehicles were dismantled for resale and destroyed 10 motorcycles found at the scene.

Details later…