Police arrest absconded soldier turned IPOB commander in Imo

It was gathered that the army deserter had been on the wanted list of state police command for a long time.

The 34-year-old Chiwendu reportedly hailed from Amaohuru Nguru in Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State where he was arrested on Friday, December 23, 2022, at about 10.30 am.

Parading the suspect before newsmen in Owerri on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Mike Abattam, said Chinwendu adopted gorilla warfare tactics whereby he unleashed surprise terror attacks and went into hiding in neighbouring states.