ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The military has declared Ifeanyi Eze Okorienta, popularly known as “Gentle The Yahoo,” wanted, offering a N30 million reward for information that leads to his arrest.
Vanguard reports that the Joint Task Force South-East, Operation Udoka, made the declaration in a wanted notice circulated to members of the public as security operations intensify across the region.
According to the notice, Okorienta is considered a threat to peace in the South-East, with the task force calling on residents to assist security agencies with credible information on his whereabouts.
The military said anyone whose information results in his capture would receive a N30 million reward.
It urged members of the public who have useful information to contact the security authorities through 193 or 0806 795 9570, stressing that such information could be supplied anonymously.
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The wanted notice, which displayed Okorienta’s photograph, also carried the messages: “Give Peace a Chance” and “No Violence, No Criminality in the South-East.”
The task force said the declaration formed part of ongoing military operations aimed at tracking individuals suspected of involvement in violent activities and other forms of criminality in the South-East.
It, however, warned residents against attempting to apprehend or confront the wanted man themselves if sighted.
Instead, members of the public were advised to immediately alert the security authorities through the designated communication channels.
The military appealed for greater cooperation from residents, saying timely and credible information remained crucial to ongoing efforts to restore peace and curb criminal activities in the region.