About 12 members of the group and their leader, Mr. Benjamin Onwuka were arrested while they were trying to escape from the police.
The seccessionists failed to take control of the television station and could access the radio station as it was broadcasting at the time. Their attack led to the death of one of their membes and a police inspector.The State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Ebere Amaraizu confirmed the arrest of Onwuka and his members.