Troops of the Nigerian Army have apprehended five individuals in Ebonyi State over their alleged involvement in the killing of a police officer in Delta State.
The operation was carried out by personnel of Sector 2 under Operation UDO KA, part of the wider Operation Eastern Sanity.
The suspects were arrested in the early hours of Tuesday during a raid on a hideout in Nwofe, Izzi Local Government Area, following intelligence reports.
In a statement issued by Lt. Col. Olabisi Ayeni of the 82 Division, the Army said the raid targeted a criminal network accused of carrying out attacks on security personnel.
Among those arrested was a suspected leader identified by the alias “Calamity,” along with four others.
Military authorities linked the group to an attack that occurred on February 26, 2026, in Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State. During the incident, a police officer was killed, another injured, and two AK-47 rifles reportedly taken by the attackers.
The Army stated that the suspects fled Delta State due to increased security pressure and later regrouped in Ebonyi, where they allegedly established a new base to continue their operations.
During the raid, troops recovered several items, including multiple mobile phones, keys, and a motorcycle believed to have been used by the group.
The suspects are currently in custody and undergoing interrogation as security agencies work to uncover other members of the network and recover additional weapons.
The Nigerian Army reaffirmed its commitment to tackling criminal activities and maintaining peace, urging members of the public to support ongoing operations by providing credible information.
- NAN