Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested 16 suspects for being behind the various killings and violence in the South-East states, particularly targeted against police personnel and police stations in recent times.

According to the police, among the suspects arrested were Pastor Cletus Nwachukwu Egole, aka Alewa, a pastor with the Holy Blessed Trinity Sabbath Church, Orlu, Imo State and Prophet Michael Uba, a cleric with the Association of Jewish Faith, for allegedly being the masterminds of the various attacks on security personnel, in addition to providing spiritual cover for the gang.

The police said in a release on Sunday that the ESN used Egole’s house as an operational base and that he also donated his late brother’s farmland for use as a hideout and training camp for the gang.

The Force Public Relations, CP Frank Mba, said, “The arrest, which is an outcome of painstaking, deliberate and tireless efforts by operatives of the Nigeria Police working in collaboration with their counterparts from the Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Air Force is aimed at bringing to justice persons responsible for the emerging trend of attacks on security personnel and wanton destruction of security facilities and operational assets.

“The suspects - Ugochukwu Samuel a.k.a Biggy, 28-year-old native of Arochukwu LGA in Abia State; Raphael Idang, 31-year-old native of Odukpani LGA of Cross River state; Cletus Nwachukwu Egole aka ‘Alewa’, 60-years-old native of Orlu in Imo State; Michael Uba, 33yrs from Imo State; and twelve (12) others in the course of investigation, were implicated in multiple felonies committed across several states in the South-Eastern part of the Federation. The suspects were arrested in various parts of the country following sustained, and intelligence-driven sting operations.

“Police investigations clearly established and linked the suspects to several incidents of attacks and murder of security personnel as well as stealing, unlawful possession of firearms, arson and malicious damage to operational assets of military and law enforcement agents.

“Specifically, investigations revealed that the duo of Ugochukwu Samuel, aka Biggy and Raphael Idang were among the criminal elements that attacked policemen on duty at a checkpoint on 24th December, 2020 along Orlu-Ihiala Road in Imo state where two police officers were killed and a police Hilux patrol van set ablaze.”

According to the police, some of the suspects confessed to being active members of IPOB (Indigenous People of Biafra) and ESN (Eastern Security Network).

“A total of nine AK-47 rifles, five other sophisticated firearms, 17 AK-47 magazines, 549 AK-47 live ammunition, 10 Improvised Explosive Devices, camouflage bullet proof vests, walkie talkies and other incriminating items were recovered from the suspects,” Mba said.

“All the suspects will be charged to court on conclusion of investigations,” he added.

NgeneUkwenu:
Rest In Peace, In Advance...

Mysticwebb:

He that seeketh good procureth favour, but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come to him.
It is not in your place to condemn them to death since you can't completely and genuinely determine their connection to the alleged crime. Your best option is to keep quiet, so that you don't attract curse to yourself. The creator recompenses all men according to ones work.

NgeneUkwenu:
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested 16 suspects for being behind the various killings and violence in the South-East states, particularly targeted against police personnel and police stations in recent times.


According to the police, among the suspects arrested were Pastor Cletus Nwachukwu Egole, aka Alewa, a pastor with the Holy Blessed Trinity Sabbath Church, Orlu, Imo State and Prophet Michael Uba, a cleric with the Association of Jewish Faith, for allegedly being the masterminds of the various attacks on security personnel, in addition to providing spiritual cover for the gang.


The police said in a release on Sunday that the ESN used Egole’s house as an operational base and that he also donated his late brother’s farmland for use as a hideout and training camp for the gang.

The Force Public Relations, CP Frank Mba, said, “The arrest, which is an outcome of painstaking, deliberate and tireless efforts by operatives of the Nigeria Police working in collaboration with their counterparts from the Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Air Force is aimed at bringing to justice persons responsible for the emerging trend of attacks on security personnel and wanton destruction of security facilities and operational assets.

[b]“The suspects - Ugochukwu Samuel a.k.a Biggy, 28-year-old native of Arochukwu LGA in Abia State; Raphael Idang, 31-year-old native of Odukpani LGA of Cross River state; Cletus Nwachukwu Egole aka ‘Alewa’, 60-years-old native of Orlu in Imo State; Michael Uba, 33yrs from Imo State; and twelve (12) others in the course of investigation, were implicated in multiple felonies committed across several states in the South-Eastern part of the Federation. [/b]The suspects were arrested in various parts of the country following sustained, and intelligence-driven sting operations.

“Police investigations clearly established and linked the suspects to several incidents of attacks and murder of security personnel as well as stealing, unlawful possession of firearms, arson and malicious damage to operational assets of military and law enforcement agents.

“Specifically, investigations revealed that the duo of Ugochukwu Samuel, aka Biggy and Raphael Idang were among the criminal elements that attacked policemen on duty at a checkpoint on 24th December, 2020 along Orlu-Ihiala Road in Imo state where two police officers were killed and a police Hilux patrol van set ablaze.”

According to the police, some of the suspects confessed to being active members of IPOB (Indigenous People of Biafra) and ESN (Eastern Security Network).

“A total of nine AK-47 rifles, five other sophisticated firearms, 17 AK-47 magazines, 549 AK-47 live ammunition, 10 Improvised Explosive Devices, camouflage bullet proof vests, walkie talkies and other incriminating items were recovered from the suspects,” Mba said.

“All the suspects will be charged to court on conclusion of investigations,” he added.


http://saharareporters.com/2021/03/28/police-arrest-two-pastors-masterminds-esn%E2%80%99s-killings-violence-south-east

Lalasticlala Mynd44

Igbochief001:

So I want to recycle this news because nothing against ESN anymore

Lmao let police take them to court if they have evidence

SniperSmurf:
“A total of nine AK-47 rifles, five other sophisticated firearms, 17 AK-47 magazines, 549 AK-47 live ammunition, 10 Improvised Explosive Devices, camouflage bullet proof vests, walkie talkies and other incriminating items were recovered from the suspects,”

My question is who sold them the weapons, ammunition and gear? If they can stop the arms dealers then half of the problem is solved already...

NgeneUkwenu:


Even your Bible acknowledged that he who kills with the sword shall die by the sword...

All the ESN members who have committed murder Shall die by hanging....Thus Says the Lord Of Host..

NgeneUkwenu:
Rest In Peace, In Advance...

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Fabkimzzy1:
These ones cup don full

NgeneUkwenu:
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested 16 suspects for being behind the various killings and violence in the South-East states, particularly targeted against police personnel and police stations in recent times.


According to the police, among the suspects arrested were Pastor Cletus Nwachukwu Egole, aka Alewa, a pastor with the Holy Blessed Trinity Sabbath Church, Orlu, Imo State and Prophet Michael Uba, a cleric with the Association of Jewish Faith, for allegedly being the masterminds of the various attacks on security personnel, in addition to providing spiritual cover for the gang.


The police said in a release on Sunday that the ESN used Egole’s house as an operational base and that he also donated his late brother’s farmland for use as a hideout and training camp for the gang.

The Force Public Relations, CP Frank Mba, said, “The arrest, which is an outcome of painstaking, deliberate and tireless efforts by operatives of the Nigeria Police working in collaboration with their counterparts from the Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Air Force is aimed at bringing to justice persons responsible for the emerging trend of attacks on security personnel and wanton destruction of security facilities and operational assets.

“The suspects - Ugochukwu Samuel a.k.a Biggy, 28-year-old native of Arochukwu LGA in Abia State; Raphael Idang, 31-year-old native of Odukpani LGA of Cross River state; Cletus Nwachukwu Egole aka ‘Alewa’, 60-years-old native of Orlu in Imo State; Michael Uba, 33yrs from Imo State; and twelve (12) others in the course of investigation, were implicated in multiple felonies committed across several states in the South-Eastern part of the Federation. The suspects were arrested in various parts of the country following sustained, and intelligence-driven sting operations.

“Police investigations clearly established and linked the suspects to several incidents of attacks and murder of security personnel as well as stealing, unlawful possession of firearms, arson and malicious damage to operational assets of military and law enforcement agents.

“Specifically, investigations revealed that the duo of Ugochukwu Samuel, aka Biggy and Raphael Idang were among the criminal elements that attacked policemen on duty at a checkpoint on 24th December, 2020 along Orlu-Ihiala Road in Imo state where two police officers were killed and a police Hilux patrol van set ablaze.”

According to the police, some of the suspects confessed to being active members of IPOB (Indigenous People of Biafra) and ESN (Eastern Security Network).

“A total of nine AK-47 rifles, five other sophisticated firearms, 17 AK-47 magazines, 549 AK-47 live ammunition, 10 Improvised Explosive Devices, camouflage bullet proof vests, walkie talkies and other incriminating items were recovered from the suspects,” Mba said.

“All the suspects will be charged to court on conclusion of investigations,” he added.


http://saharareporters.com/2021/03/28/police-arrest-two-pastors-masterminds-esn%E2%80%99s-killings-violence-south-east

Lalasticlala Mynd44

NgeneUkwenu:


Even your Bible acknowledged that he who kills with the sword shall die by the sword...

All the ESN members who have committed murder Shall die by hanging....Thus Says the Lord Of Host..

Armaggedon:
Nothing new. It's the same innocent people that were paraded in February as ESN members that are now being re-pararded as 'unknown gunmen' in March. Were they attacking police stations from inside custody? Unserious country.