Troops of the 82 Division Garrison under Sector 1 of Operation UDO KA, in collaboration with operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), have uncovered a significant cache of arms and ammunition linked to suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), in Enugu state.
The operation, conducted on 9 June in Gariki, Enugu South Local Government Area, was based on intelligence gathered from previously arrested suspects.
Weapons Hidden in Disguised Structure
According to the military, security operatives traced the weapons to a concealed facility hidden inside a zinc structure that was reportedly disguised as a piggery. A thorough search of the location led to the recovery of several weapons, including General Purpose Machine Guns, AK-47 rifles, an RPG-7 launcher tube, hand grenades, a tear gas gun with cartridges, magazines, and hundreds of rounds of ammunition.
The military described the operation as a major breakthrough in ongoing efforts to strengthen peace and security across the South-East region.
Suspects Handed Over for Investigation
Authorities confirmed that all recovered items, along with arrested suspects, have been transferred to the DSS Enugu State Command for further investigation and possible prosecution. The Army stated that the operation demonstrated the value of intelligence gathering and inter-agency cooperation in tackling criminal and terrorist threats.
“This intelligence-driven operation underscores the effective interagency collaboration in the region,” the statement said.
The military reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and preserving national sovereignty, urging residents to continue providing credible information to security agencies to support ongoing security operations.
