Nigeria, April 29 -- The police in Anambra State, Nigeria's South-east, say they have arrested a notorious member of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in the state.

In a statement on Tuesday, Tochukwu Ikenga, the police spokesperson, said the suspect, Ewulu Chikwo, was arrested in Ukpor on Sunday.

Mr Ikenga, a superintendent of police, said the suspect was arrested when police operatives raided and dismantled their criminal camp.

The spokesperson said the operation followed receipt of a tip-off about their activities on Friday.

He said the 35-year-old arrested suspect hails from Osumoghu, Isieke Village in Ihiala Local Government Area of the state, which has witnessed increased attacks in recent years.

"The suspect and ...