By A viral report claiming that the Nigerian Army arrested a notorious commander of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), identified as Ifeanyi Eze Okorienta, also known as Gentle de Yahoo, has been found to be false and fabricated.
The report alleged that troops of the 34 Artillery Brigade, in a joint operation, arrested the said commander in Aku-Ihube, Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo State, and recovered arms, ammunition, uniforms, motorcycles, and even a German flag from his hideout.
Checks by Zagazola Fact Check revealed that the Nigerian Army has made no such announcement through any of its official channels, including the Directorate of Army Public Relations (DAPR) or the 34 Artillery Brigade, Obinze.
Furthermore, no verified security source or credible media outlet has reported the arrest of any IPOB/ESN commander bearing the name Ifeanyi Eze Okorienta or the alias Gentle de Yahoo.
The report is therefore a deliberate fabrication intended to mislead the public and should be disregarded.
Zagazola advises the public to rely solely on verified military statements and credible news sources for updates on security operations.
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