Police operatives in Cross River state have arrested three suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
The Commissioner of Police, Sule Balarabe, who paraded the suspects at the command headquarters in Calabar Monday, said they were arrested at their camp in the Bebe III community of Obanliku local government area between August and November.
He listed the suspects as Richard Ukehad 29, Esther Asado 29, and Chief Isaac.
The CP said: “On the strength of the information, the military, in collaboration with Anti-Cultism/kidnapping squad swung into action and the three were arrested.
“Two Dane guns, one Biafra uniform, one Biafra flag, one axe, knife, four explosive devices, two suspected explosive chemicals, charms, a police beret, and live cartridge were recovered at their camp.
“They will be charged to court once the investigation is completed on the matter.”
(Ripples Nigeria)
