Military declares ‘Gentle The Yahoo’ wanted, places N30m bounty

The Joint Task Force South-East, Operation Udoka, has declared Ifeanyi Eze Okorienta, popularly known as “Gentle The Yahoo,” wanted over alleged threats to peace and security in the South-East.

The task force announced a N30 million reward for credible information that could lead to Okorienta’s arrest.

In a wanted notice issued by the military formation, Okorienta was identified as a person considered a threat to peace in the region, while residents were urged to assist security agencies with information on his whereabouts.

According to the notice, a “reward of N30,000,000” awaits anyone whose credible information leads to his capture.

The military also appealed to residents to support ongoing efforts to tackle violence and criminality across the South-East, with the message: “Give Peace a Chance.”

Members of the public who have useful information about the wanted individual were advised to contact security authorities through 193 or 0806 795 9570. The task force assured informants that they could provide information anonymously.

A photograph of Okorienta was included in the wanted notice alongside the inscription: “No Violence, No Criminality in the South East.”

The development comes against the backdrop of intensified military and security operations across the South-East aimed at tracking individuals suspected of involvement in violent and other criminal activities.

The task force further cautioned members of the public against attempting to apprehend Okorienta themselves if they encounter him.

Instead, residents were urged to promptly alert the security authorities through the designated telephone lines to enable security personnel to take appropriate action.