# Colombian President's Assassin Plotter Captured in Ocaña

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella announced the capture of alias Firulais, an ELN sniper accused of planning an assassination attempt.

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Abelardo de la Espriella stated that intelligence indicated alias Firulais was designated by the ELN's Northern Eastern War Front headquarters to plan and execute an armed action against him. [^1]

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella announced on September 4, 2026, that alias Firulais was captured in Ocaña, Norte de Santander. [^2]

Preliminary reports confirmed the assassination of one officer and one professional soldier, while five other professional soldiers were injured during the attack. [^3]

The Camilo Torres Restrepo Front of the ELN carried out a terrorist attack on the El Trapiche Military Canton in Ocaña, Norte de Santander, Colombia, using explosive devices launched from unmanned aerial vehicles. [^4]

Alias Firulais is identified as a member of the ELN's Camilo Torres Restrepo Front and specialized in sniper actions. [^5]

De La Espriella said Firu is accused of killing three police officers in Río de Oro, Cesar, and of participating in actions using snipers, drones with explosives, and explosive devices against security forces. [^6]

## What this stands on

1. Abelardo de la Espriella stated that intelligence indicated alias Firulais was designated by the ELN's Northern Eastern War Front headquarters to plan and execute an armed action against him. (La Opinión, News)
2. Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella announced on September 4, 2026, that alias Firulais was captured in Ocaña, Norte de Santander. (La Opinión, News)
3. Preliminary reports confirmed the assassination of one officer and one professional soldier, while five other professional soldiers were injured during the attack. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
4. The Camilo Torres Restrepo Front of the ELN carried out a terrorist attack on the El Trapiche Military Canton in Ocaña, Norte de Santander, Colombia, using explosive devices launched from unmanned aerial vehicles. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
5. Alias Firulais is identified as a member of the ELN's Camilo Torres Restrepo Front and specialized in sniper actions. (La Opinión, News)
6. De La Espriella said Firu is accused of killing three police officers in Río de Oro, Cesar, and of participating in actions using snipers, drones with explosives, and explosive devices against security forces. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)

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