BREAKING: DSS ARRESTS ALLEGED ESN LEADER, SUSPECTED IPOB OPERATIVE

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By: Fasasi Hammad

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have apprehended Sabastine Odo Odam, a suspected commander of the Eastern Security Network (ESN), and Ejike Daniel, allegedly linked to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), in Eha-Amufu and Umuhu, respectively, within Isi-Uzo Local Government Area of Enugu State.

According to security sources, the arrests on Friday followed months of intelligence operations monitoring the suspects’ activities. The actions come in the wake of a series of violent attacks on police stations and killings that occurred between 2024 and 2026.

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Sources revealed that both men admitted to orchestrating multiple attacks on police stations, seizing weapons, and being involved in killings, including 11 labourers in February 2026, two policemen in January 2026, two policemen in December 2025, and one policeman in 2024, among others.

“The arrests mark a significant achievement for the DSS in curbing insecurity in the southeast and across Nigeria,” a source stated.

Residents of Isi-Uzo LGA welcomed the news, expressing hope that the arrests would bring relief and restore peace to their communities.

Both suspects remain in DSS custody and are awaiting court arraignment, the source confirmed.