| Eastern Security Network | |
|---|---|
 Flag | |
| Leaders | Nnamdi Kanu "Commander Ikonso" †[1] |
| Allegiance |  Biafra (IPOB) |
| Ideology | Biafran separatism Anti-Fulani sentiment |
| Size | More than 50,000 soldiers (Nigerian Army sources)[2] |
| Allies |  AGovC (ADF) |
| Opponents |  Nigeria |
| Battles and wars | Insurgency in Southeastern Nigeria |
The Eastern Security Network (ESN) is the paramilitary organization of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), a pro-Biafra separatist movement.[3][4][5][6][7]
- ^ Killing of ESN top commander: Hope Uzodinma has stirred hornet nest — IPOB, Vanguard, Apr 24, 2021. Accessed Apr 24, 2021.
- ^ EXCLUSIVE: Military, police set to launch major operations against ‘insurgency’ in south-east, The Cable, Jun 2, 2021. Accessed Jun 2, 2021.
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- ^ "Nigerian Prison Attack Frees 1,800; Buhari Labels it Terrorism". Bloomberg.com. 2021-04-06. Retrieved 2021-05-11.
- ^ Owolabi, Tife (2021-04-06). "Gunmen free more than 1,800 inmates in attack on Nigerian prison". Reuters. Retrieved 2021-05-11.
- ^ "Nearly 2,000 prisoners escape jail in south-east Nigeria". the Guardian. 2021-04-05. Retrieved 2021-05-11.