Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) on Friday, March 6, 2026, has arrested two suspected persons in affiliation to the notorious Eastern Security Network (ESN). Commander, Sabastine Odam, and Ejike Daniel, a suspected member of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) were arrested at Eha-Amufu and Umuhu in Isi-Uzo Local Government Area, Enugu State .
Reports quoted security sources to have said that the arrest followed months of sustained intelligence gathering on activities of the suspects.
The arrests came on the heels of a series of violent attacks on police stations and killings between 2024 and 2026, all in Isi-Uzo Local Government Area of Enugu State.
A source which remained anonymous, said the suspected persons have confessed to the alleged crimes.
“Both men have confessed to being masterminds of a chain of attacks on police stations and carting away of weapons.
“The attacks include the February 26 killing of 11 labourers, and that of five policeman between December 24, 2025 and January 26, 2026.”
“The arrests represent a major success for the DSS in the fight against insecurity in the southeast and country at large”.
Residents of Isi-Uzo Local Government Area expressed excitement as news of the arrests filtered in.
Many noted that the arrests would restore some peace to the affected communities.
Both suspects are in the custody of the DSS and awaiting arraignment, the source stated.