Troops of 82 Division Nigerian Army in conjunction with other security agencies while conducting Exercise Golden Dawn have arrested one Godwin Nnamdi, who is a notorious leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB and Eastern Security Network, ESN in Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State, South-East Nigeria.
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A statement by Army spokesperson, Brigadier-General Onyema Nwachukwu says the IPOB leader was arrested during joint clearance operation at a camp suspected to be the fortress of IPOB and ESN elements located at Akpowfu Forest in Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State, on Christmas day.
During the clearance operation, troops engaged them in a fire fight compelling them to take to their heels, leading to the arrest of their leader.
Troops recovered various items including one AK-47 rifle, one magazine containing 21 rounds of 7. 62 mm Special, one handset amongst others.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
