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Nigerian Army Raids Hideout of Notorious Gang Leader “Gentle De Yahoo” in Imo State
The Nigerian Army has confirmed that troops of the 34 Brigade, under the 82 Division in Owerri, Imo State, carried out a commando-style raid on the residence of a suspected gang leader known as “Gentle De Yahoo” in Aku, Ihube, Okigwe Local Government Area.
Reports circulating on social media on Tuesday claimed that the notorious figure, feared as a commander of the so-called “Unknown Gunmen” linked to violent attacks across the South-East, had been captured.
However, in response to an inquiry by SaharaReporters, the Army clarified that while troops stormed the residence and killed several of his fighters—including his second-in-command—there is no confirmation yet that Gentle De Yahoo himself was among those killed.
According to the Army, the operation was executed entirely on foot to avoid detection. Soldiers reportedly trekked for nearly four hours before surrounding the building. “They didn’t want to use armoured vehicles like in past raids. It was more of a commando mission,” the Army explained.
During the raid, troops came under heavy fire from gunmen positioned on the roof of the building. After sustained resistance, the soldiers set the structure ablaze. Several gang members attempted to escape but were gunned down. “Two females and three males jumped out in an attempt to flee, but our troops engaged them. His second-in-command was killed in the process, alongside the two females and two other male fighters,” the Army reported.
The corpses of the four fighters were recovered. Villagers in the area confirmed that Gentle De Yahoo’s second-in-command was among the dead, though uncertainty remains about the gang leader’s own fate.
“At this time, we cannot categorically say whether he was killed or managed to escape. Investigations and confirmation are ongoing,” the Army stated, while emphasizing that the operation dealt a significant blow to the gang’s strength.
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