Army, DSS uncover IPOB/ESN arms cache in Enugu piggery

Nigerian security forces have uncovered a significant arms cache belonging to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), in Enugu State. The discovery was made in a local piggery, suggesting a clandestine effort by the group to stockpile weapons.

The operation, a joint effort between the Army and the Department of State Services (DSS), underscores the persistent security challenges posed by separatist movements in Nigeria. The recovery of these arms is seen as a blow to the operational capabilities of the ESN, which has been implicated in various security incidents across the southeastern region.

Authorities continue to monitor and dismantle networks associated with groups challenging the Nigerian state. The recovery in Enugu is part of a broader strategy to maintain law and order and counter threats to national security.