Nigerian Army troops under Operation UDO KA carry out intensified operations in the country’s South-East, according to reports released by security authorities. The operations include the apprehension of a suspected gunrunner and raids on suspected criminal locations in Abia and Imo states. One incident involves troops, working with operatives from other security agencies, arresting a suspect identified as a gunrunner in Ukwa East Local Government Area of Abia. Separately, the Army reports that its forces foil an ambush as part of the wider security push in the region. In addition to the arrests and ambush prevention, the operations include a raid described as targeting an “IPOB hideout” or similar criminal location in the South-East. The reports present these actions as part of ongoing efforts to disrupt armed criminal activities and improve security in the area. Details such as the suspect’s identity, the items recovered during the raids, and the outcome of any investigations are not provided in the available summaries.