The Nigerian Army has reported a series of successful operations in the Southeast region under the auspices of Operation UDO KA. Troops, working alongside other security agencies, captured a suspected arms trafficker in Ukwa East Local Government Area of Abia State. Initial inquiries indicate the individual was implicated in channeling firearms to criminal networks through an intermediary based in Bayelsa State. Authorities are actively pursuing the recovery of the weapons and the identification of additional network members.
In a separate incident, soldiers were attacked while inspecting a charred vehicle along the SPDC–Etekuru road in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area, Imo State. Despite the ambush, personnel secured the area and retrieved two burned vehicles and two bodies, which were removed for further investigation.
Additionally, in Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State, military forces joined with local vigilantes to storm a suspected cult hideout, resulting in the detention of five individuals. One detainee has volunteered to guide troops to a potential weapons cache in the vicinity. These operations highlight ongoing efforts to break up illicit groups and bolster safety across the Southeast.