Nigeria: After Reported Capture, Army Declares Notorious Terror Kingpin Wanted

What the report says

Premium Times, distributed by AllAfrica, reports that the Nigerian Army has formally declared wanted a suspected terror commander identified as Ifeanyi Eze, also known as Gentle De Yahoo, and announced a ₦30 million reward for credible information leading to his arrest. The notice was circulated by Operation Udo Ka, the military joint task force operating in south-eastern Nigeria, and was said to include a photograph and contact details for anonymous tips.

The article says Eze is from Imo State and has been linked to attacks in the Okigwe area. It describes him as a commander in the Biafra Liberation Army, a group associated with the separatist campaign linked to Simon Ekpa’s Autopilot faction. Premium Times also notes that Eze has been accused of involvement in deadly incidents in the area, including the killing of some of his own fighters.

The wanted declaration follows an unusual sequence. According to the report, the military had earlier said troops “captured” Eze during an operation in Imo State between 8 and 13 October 2025. He later appeared in a video on 28 January 2026 claiming to have returned and threatening alleged betrayers, prompting fresh questions about his status.

For context, the Defence Headquarters had previously suggested the video might have been AI-generated and said it would verify whether he had resurfaced. The latest wanted notice underscores continuing security pressure in the South-east, where the military says it is targeting armed groups and criminal networks.