Two men suspected of involvement in a series of violent attacks on police facilities and killings in southeastern Nigeria have been arrested by the Department of State Services, the country’s domestic intelligence agency.
The arrests were carried out on Friday, March 6, 2026, in Eha-Amufu and Umuhu communities located in Isi-Uzo Local Government Area of Enugu State in southeastern Nigeria. Security officials said the operation followed months of intelligence gathering aimed at identifying individuals believed to be behind a wave of attacks in the area.
Authorities later identified the suspects as Sabastine Odo Odam and Ejike Daniel. Security sources described Odam as a suspected commander of the Eastern Security Network, an armed group linked to the Indigenous People of Biafra, while Daniel was described as a member of the same separatist movement.
The Indigenous People of Biafra is a group that campaigns for the creation of an independent Biafran state in southeastern Nigeria. The Nigerian government has officially designated the organisation as a terrorist group.
Security sources involved in the investigation said the arrests were connected to several violent incidents that took place between 2024 and 2026, including attacks on police stations in parts of Enugu State.
According to the source, “the arrest followed months of sustained intelligence gathering on the activities of the suspects. The arrests came on the heels of a series of violent attacks on police stations and killings between 2024 and 2026.”
Investigators allege that the suspects played leading roles in attacks during which weapons were stolen from police facilities and security personnel were killed.
“Both men have confessed to being masterminds of a chain of attacks on police stations and carting away weapons, including the killing of 11 labourers in February 2026, two policemen in January 2026, two policemen in December 2025 and another officer in 2024, among others,” the source said.
Security officials described the arrests as an important development in efforts to address insecurity in southeastern Nigeria, where several communities have experienced repeated attacks on security facilities and public institutions.
Residents of Isi-Uzo Local Government Area expressed relief following the arrests, saying they hope the development will help restore calm in communities that have experienced frequent violence in recent years.
Authorities confirmed that the suspects are currently being held by the Department of State Services while investigations continue. Officials said the two men are expected to face prosecution in court after the investigation is completed.