Report By Anyi Kings
Published On the Biafra Post
July 14, 2026
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), through its Directorate of State (DOS), has rejected reports alleging that the Nigerian military arrested members of the Eastern Security Network (ESN) described as "explosives experts" in Umuene Community, Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area of Abia State.
In a public briefing dated July 13, 2026, and signed by Dr. C. Okadigbo, DOS Press Secretary, the organization described the reports as false, misleading, and entirely without merit, urging members of the public to disregard them.
According to the statement, IPOB maintained that no ESN or IPOB member was arrested in connection with the manufacture of explosives, arms, or ammunition in the area mentioned.
The organization further argued that security agencies have repeatedly failed to provide evidence linking ESN to such allegations. It claimed that photographs and videos often circulated alongside similar reports are frequently recycled from unrelated incidents in different locations and presented as fresh evidence.
The DOS also alleged that what it described as recurring unverified claims have been used to justify military operations in the South-East. The statement accused security agencies of conducting operations that have allegedly resulted in the arrest and disappearance of innocent residents.
Reiterating its position on the Eastern Security Network, IPOB said ESN was established as a community defense outfit to protect local communities and farmlands from attacks by armed criminals. The group rejected attempts to associate every security incident in the region with IPOB or ESN, insisting that such narratives distract attention from what it considers the real causes of insecurity.
In its concluding remarks, the Directorate of State challenged the Nigerian military to present verifiable evidence to support its claims. It also called for independent media organizations, human rights groups, and civil society organizations to be allowed to investigate such incidents freely and report their findings without bias.
The statement was signed by Dr. C. Okadigbo, DOS Press Secretary, on behalf of the IPOB Directorate of State.
Anyi Kings Reporting
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