DSS Arrests Suspected ESN Commander, IPOB Member In Enugu

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested two men suspected to be linked to violent attacks in Isi-Uzo Local Government Area of Enugu State.

In a statement on Saturday, DSS officials said the arrests were made on Friday in the Eha-Amufu and Umuhu communities after months of intelligence work by operatives.

According to security sources, the operation followed a long investigation into several attacks on police stations and killings that occurred in the area between 2024 and 2026.

“The arrest followed months of sustained intelligence gathering on the activities of the suspects. The arrests came on the heels of a series of violent attacks on police stations and killings between 2024 and 2026.”

The suspects were identified as Sabastine Odo Odam, who is believed to be a commander of the Eastern Security Network (ESN), and Ejike Daniel, suspected to be a member of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

Sources said both men allegedly confessed to playing key roles in multiple attacks on police facilities where weapons were taken and security officers were killed.

“Both men have confessed to being masterminds of a chain of attacks on police stations and carting away weapons, including the killing of 11 labourers in February 2026, two policemen in January 2026, two policemen in December 2025 and another officer in 2024, among others,” the source said.

Security officials described the arrests as an important step in the fight against rising insecurity in the South-East.

“The arrests represent a significant success for the DSS in the fight against insecurity in the South-East and the country at large,” the source added.

Residents of Isi-Uzo welcomed the development, expressing hope that the arrests could help bring back peace to communities that have faced repeated violence in recent years.

The two suspects are currently being held by the DSS, and they are expected to be taken to court once investigations are completed.

KanyiDaily also reported how the Nigerian Army arrested Gentle De Yahoo, a senior commander of ESN and IPOB in Imo State.