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Nigerian Army Confirms Raid on Imo Hideout of ‘Unknown Gunmen’ Leader, Gentle De Yahoo; Five Killed Including Deputy
The Nigerian Army has confirmed a raid on the residence of suspected “Unknown Gunmen” leader, Gentle De Yahoo, in Aku, Ihube, Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo State.
Troops of the 34 Brigade, operating under the 82 Division in Owerri, carried out the operation after trekking for nearly four hours to avoid detection. The Army said the raid was executed in a commando-style approach without armoured vehicles.
According to military officials, the troops came under heavy fire from Gentle’s fighters, who shot at them from the building’s roof. Soldiers responded with force and later set the building ablaze after the fighters refused to surrender.
Five members of the gang were confirmed dead, including Gentle’s second-in-command, two male fighters, and two female associates. However, the Army said it has not yet confirmed whether Gentle himself was among those killed.
“At this time, we can confirm the death of his two IC (second-in-command) and four others. Verification is ongoing to determine if Gentle De Yahoo was among those neutralized,” the Army said.
Villagers in the area, long terrorized by the gang, confirmed the death of his deputy but also await confirmation of Gentle’s fate.
The Army stressed that regardless of his status, the raid has significantly weakened the group’s operations in Imo and neighbouring states.
The Nigerian Army has confirmed a raid on the residence of suspected “Unknown Gunmen” leader, Gentle De Yahoo, in Aku, Ihube, Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo State.
Troops of the 34 Brigade, operating under the 82 Division in Owerri, carried out the operation after trekking for nearly four hours to avoid detection. The Army said the raid was executed in a commando-style approach without armoured vehicles.
According to military officials, the troops came under heavy fire from Gentle’s fighters, who shot at them from the building’s roof. Soldiers responded with force and later set the building ablaze after the fighters refused to surrender.
Five members of the gang were confirmed dead, including Gentle’s second-in-command, two male fighters, and two female associates. However, the Army said it has not yet confirmed whether Gentle himself was among those killed.
“At this time, we can confirm the death of his two IC (second-in-command) and four others. Verification is ongoing to determine if Gentle De Yahoo was among those neutralized,” the Army said.
Villagers in the area, long terrorized by the gang, confirmed the death of his deputy but also await confirmation of Gentle’s fate.
The Army stressed that regardless of his status, the raid has significantly weakened the group’s operations in Imo and neighbouring states.
Nigerian Army Confirms Raid on Imo Hideout of ‘Unknown Gunmen’ Leader, Gentle De Yahoo; Five Killed Including Deputy
The Nigerian Army has confirmed a raid on the residence of suspected “Unknown Gunmen” leader, Gentle De Yahoo, in Aku, Ihube, Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo State.
Troops of the 34 Brigade, operating under the 82 Division in Owerri, carried out the operation after trekking for nearly four hours to avoid detection. The Army said the raid was executed in a commando-style approach without armoured vehicles.
According to military officials, the troops came under heavy fire from Gentle’s fighters, who shot at them from the building’s roof. Soldiers responded with force and later set the building ablaze after the fighters refused to surrender.
Five members of the gang were confirmed dead, including Gentle’s second-in-command, two male fighters, and two female associates. However, the Army said it has not yet confirmed whether Gentle himself was among those killed.
“At this time, we can confirm the death of his two IC (second-in-command) and four others. Verification is ongoing to determine if Gentle De Yahoo was among those neutralized,” the Army said.
Villagers in the area, long terrorized by the gang, confirmed the death of his deputy but also await confirmation of Gentle’s fate.
The Army stressed that regardless of his status, the raid has significantly weakened the group’s operations in Imo and neighbouring states.
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