₦25m Bounty: Umuaka Declares 5 Suspected IPOB/ESN Members Wanted

The Umuaka community in Imo State has declared five suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), wanted.

It has placed a total bounty of ₦25 million, offering ₦5 million for credible information leading to each suspect’s arrest.

The suspects are Ihugba Nnamdi (alias Sparekey), Adugba Emmanuel Ogbuebele (alias Nwa South), Ebuka Maxwell Ogazi (alias Telisma), and Chibueze Darlington Alamezie (alias Eye Pencil). They hail from Amakaohia Ubi, Owerri West and allegedly operate from an Ezioha Umuaka Camp.

Community leaders say the move aims to curb rising insecurity in the area, allegedly linked to IPOB/ESN activities.

The suspects’ personal details and nicknames have been released to aid identification.

Residents and the public are urged to provide credible information by calling 07026996717 or sending a WhatsApp message to 08118939551.

The announcement underscores growing local efforts to support security agencies in tackling insurgency and criminal activities across Imo State.