DSS Tracks, Arrests Four Suspected IPOB Members over Operative's Murder Case

A Department of State Services (DSS) investigator has revealed how the security agency tracked and arrested four members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), over the alleged murder of operative Ekpenyong Owoh.

Operation Leads to the Arrest of Michael Okafor, Chinedu Chukwudozie, Chibunna Olisa, and Chibunna Olisa

The witness, identified as AAA, testified before the Federal High Court in Abuja that Michael Okafor, alias Onyechimeleze, Chinedu Chukwudozie, Chibunna Olisa, and Chibunna Olisa were arrested following the murder of Owoh, who was an operative of the DSS.

Details of the Tracking and Arrest Process

AAA, who has been with the DSS for over 17 years, detailed how the agency tracked the suspects to Azara village in Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria.

• The witness said the DSS monitored the suspects' movements and activities for several months before the arrest.
• AAA explained that the DSS obtained intelligence that Okafor, Chinedu, Chibunna, and Chibunna were involved in the murder of Owoh.
• The witness revealed that the suspects were arrested after they were traced to a hideout in Azara village in Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria.

Statements from Suspects

The witness disclosed that the suspects voluntarily provided statements to the DSS investigators, admitting their involvement in the murder of Owoh.

• AAA stated that the suspects confessed to abducting Owoh and taking him to an ESN camp in Azara village, Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria.
• AAA added that the suspects confessed to shooting Owoh and burying his body in a shallow grave.
• The witness testified that the suspects revealed they had been members of the proscribed IPOB and ESN.

Justice Abdulmalik's Order

The Federal High Court in Abuja ordered that the suspects be granted administrative bail, pending trial.

• Justice Abdulmalik directed that the suspects be granted administrative bail, pending the trial.
• The judge cautioned the suspects to report to the DSS headquarters in Abuja on a daily basis.
• The judge warned that any attempt to tamper with evidence would result in the forfeiture of their bail and possible arrest.

DSS Investigates IPOB and ESN

The Department of State Services (DSS) is currently investigating the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Eastern Security Network (ESN), the alleged masterminds of the murder.

• The witness stated that the DSS is investigating the IPOB and ESN as having a hand in the murder of Oko Emeka Emeka, the alleged mastermind of the murder, who is currently at large.
• AAA revealed that the DSS is investigating the role of IPOB and ESN in the murder of Oko Emeka Emeka, the alleged mastermind of the murder, who is still at large.
• The witness stated that the DSS is investigating the alleged involvement of IPOB and ESN in the murder of Oko Emeka Emeka, who is believed to be the mastermind behind the murder, and who is still at large.

Four Suspects Arrested and Charged

The Department of State Services (DSS) arrested four suspects - Michael Okafor, Chinedu Chukwudi, Chibunna Olisa, and Chibunna Olisa - over the murder of Oko Emeka Emeka, the alleged mastermind of the murder, who is still at large.

• The witness testified that the suspects were arrested on September 20, 2022.
• The witness explained that the suspects were apprehended in a joint operation with the military.
• The witness stated that the suspects were granted administrative bail.

Prosecution's Case Against Suspects

The prosecution presented six exhibits, including the AK-47 assault rifle, a pump-action rifle, a pump-action rifle

<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>