Colombian police capture ELN sniper 'Firulais' accused of plotting attack on De La Espriella

Colombian police captured ELN sniper alias 'Firulais' in Ocaña, accused of planning an attack on Abelardo De La Espriella.

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Colombian police captured alias 'Firu' or 'Firulais' in Ocaña, Norte de Santander, on 2026-09-03; Caracol Radio identified the detainee as Dairo Ferizzola Rojas, an alleged member of the ELN's Frente Camilo Torres Restrepo and suspected sniper specialist. ^[1]^[3] De La Espriella said intelligence indicates that 'Firu' was designated by the Estado Mayor of the Frente de Guerra Nororiental to participate in planning and executing an armed action against De La Espriella's life. ^[2]^[4] Abelardo De La Espriella said on 2026-09-03 that the capture of 'Firu' was carried out through intelligence work by the DIJIN in coordination with Operación Esparta. ^[5] In June 2025, two police officers were killed in Río de Oro, Cesar, while performing control duties in front of the municipal station; authorities attributed the attack to an ELN sniper. ^[6] President Abelardo de la Espriella stated that Dairo Ferizzola Rojas is an integral part of the Camilo Torres Restrepo Front of the ELN and specializes in sniper actions. ^[7] The capture took place in Ocaña, Norte de Santander, by the National Police and the DIJIN in coordination with Operation Esparta. ^[8]

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De La Espriella said intelligence indicates that 'Firu' was designated by the Estado Mayor of the Frente de Guerra Nororiental to participate in planning and executing an armed action against De La Espriella's life. · Publimetro Colombia

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella confirmed the capture of Dairo Ferizzola Rojas, alias 'Firu', who is a member of the National Liberation Army (ELN). · El País

President Abelardo de la Espriella announced that Ferizzola Rojas participated in planning an armed action against his life. · El País

Abelardo De La Espriella said on 2026-09-03 that the capture of 'Firu' was carried out through intelligence work by the DIJIN in coordination with Operación Esparta. · Publimetro Colombia

In June 2025, two police officers were killed in Río de Oro, Cesar, while performing control duties in front of the municipal station; authorities attributed the attack to an ELN sniper. · Publimetro Colombia

President Abelardo de la Espriella stated that Dairo Ferizzola Rojas is an integral part of the Camilo Torres Restrepo Front of the ELN and specializes in sniper actions. · El País

The capture took place in Ocaña, Norte de Santander, by the National Police and the DIJIN in coordination with Operation Esparta. · El País

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