Nigerian Army Finds Arms Cache Belonging to IPOB and ESN in Enugu

The Nigerian Army reports that troops from the 82 Division Garrison, operating under Sector 1 of Operation UDO KA, in partnership with agents of the Department of State Services (DSS) Enugu State Command, have achieved a significant operational success in the ongoing Operation Eastern Sanity II.

According to a statement signed by Lieutenant Colonel Olabisi Olalekan Ayani, Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations of the 82 Division, the operation was aimed at consolidating the peace‑building process in the South East.

The statement says that, acting on credible intelligence from previously arrested suspects linked to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), security forces carried out a precision follow‑up operation in Gariki, Enugu South Local Government Area.

“Troops uncovered a clandestine arms hideout concealed within a zinc structure disguised as a piggery. A thorough exploitation of the site led to the recovery of a substantial cache of weapons and ammunition,” the statement reads.

“These include General Purpose Machine Guns, an RPG‑7 launcher tube, AK‑47 rifles, hand grenades, a tear gas gun with cartridges, AK‑47 magazines, 270 rounds of 7.62 mm NATO ammunition, and 478 rounds of 7.62 mm Special ammunition.”

“All recovered items and arrested suspects have been handed over to the DSS Enugu State Command for further investigation and appropriate legal action,” the statement adds.

The intelligence‑driven operation is said to underscore effective inter‑agency collaboration in the region, resulting in proactive measures to counter threats to national unity and public safety.

“It also reflects the Operation UDO KA’s unwavering commitment to sustaining offensive actions against criminal and terrorist networks that undermine peace in the region,” the statement says.

The statement further notes that Operation UDO KA reaffirms its dedication to protecting citizens and preserving national sovereignty.

It urges the public to continue providing timely and credible information to security forces, thereby enhancing collective efforts to achieve lasting peace and security in the South East.