Nigerian Military Seizes Infamous Bandit Leader Habu Dogo in Anti-Crime Operation

Nigerian soldiers have captured notorious bandit kingpin Habu Dogo, a significant move in ongoing efforts to curb banditry and restore security.

During recent operations in Sokoto State, Nigerian troops successfully captured Abubakar Ibrahim, also known as Habu Dogo, a notorious bandit leader.

In another operation in the Southeast, troops also apprehended seven individuals suspected of being commanders from the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Eastern Security Network (ESN).

Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, reported that Dogo was apprehended in Rumji Village within the Illela Local Government Area of Sokoto.

Reports suggest that he is on the watchlist of security agencies in both Nigeria and the neighboring Niger Republic because of his involvement in cross-border terrorist activities.

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Furthermore, Buba revealed that those detained included prominent IPOB/ESN members such as Dr. Nnamdi Chukwudoze and Chigozie Ezetoha, also known by the alias “Chapet,” who were captured in Anambra’s Ihiala Local Government Area.

He stated, “Others include Mrs. Ngozi Chukwuka and Mr. Oyekachi Ohia, who were arrested in Umuahia South Local Government Area of Abia.”

Further arrests occurred in Umunneochi, Abia, leading to the detention of Mr. Ifeanyi Eze, Mr. Augustine Udemba, and Mr. Onyedikachi Udemba. Meanwhile, another suspect named Elijah Mmaduipeya Obumneke was captured in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State.

Buba highlighted that the continuous counter-insurgency and anti-terrorism efforts are steadily weakening the combat abilities of terrorist groups across the country.