The Nigerian Army, last night, said Operation Python Dance II currently ongoing in the South East, will continue.

The Army in a statement signed, last night, by Director, Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman, asked the public not to misconstrue the statement of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State, yesterday, to mean that the Army was totally halting the Operation Python Dance II in the South East, including Abia State.

The statement read: ‘’The attention of the Nigerian Army has been drawn to some stories in the media that it is withdrawing its troops from exercise EGWU EKE II, crediting such information to Abia State Governor and the General Officer Commanding 82 Division Nigerian Army. This is not true. The Nigerian Army wishes to enjoin members of the public to disregard such rumours.

‘’For the avoidance of doubt, the Abia State Governor in his speech stated that “there will be gradual withdrawal of soldiers on the streets of Aba and Umuahia from tomorrow.

‘’This should not be misconstrued as withdrawing of troops earmarked for Exercise EGWU EKE II. The General Officer Commanding 82 Division has not said such thing.

"Consequently, we wish to state that exercise EGWU EKE II is commencing tomorrow as scheduled. Commanders have been instructed to ensure that all hands are on deck to commence the exercise to its logical completion.

‘’We wish to state further that the successful completion of the exercise will dovetail into the various states security outfits till the end of this year.

‘’Members of the public, especially in the areas where the exercise will take place, are please enjoined to go about their lawful businesses. We wish to also state that we would not allow any individual or group to jeopardize the conduct of the field training exercise through unlawful or criminal activities. ‘’Hoodlums and criminal elements are once again warned to be law abiding and not cause any breach of peace.

‘’We, hereby, reiterate that our troops would conduct themselves in the best professional manner, abide by the Rules of Engagement and Code of Conduct in line with requirements of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Any act of indiscipline by any of our personnel would be decisively dealt with.

‘’While we enjoin all Nigerians to go about their normal businesses, the Nigerian Army urge all to support the troops as they carry out their constitutional duties and make exercise EGWU EKE II a success.’’

Governor Ikpeazu had earlier spoken amid reports of heavy shooting around IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu’s home in Umuahia, yesterday, with about four persons feared killed. This, however, could not be confirmed at press time.

The announcement came as 82 Division of Nigerian Army said it is investigating a video clip trending on social media and other platforms purportedly showing troops humiliating some people at a check-point in Abia State.

Also, yesterday, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Ibrahim Idris, said the police hierarchy is in touch with South-East governors, asking them to mobilize political leaders on how to intervene in the charged security situation in the zone.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/09/army-faults-ikpeazu-says-op-python-dance-goes/

Hmmmm

Man fake news travels fast. It's like nobody talks before making announcement. The governor looks silly now because of a little miscommunication. Look at how everyone got happy over the news.

Governor Ikpeazu had earlier spoken amid reports of heavy shooting around IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu’s home in Umuahia, yesterday, with about four persons feared killed. This, however, could not be confirmed at press time.

Have they figured out who died and released names yet?

They said He should resume or resign. Then He resume but this time as a confirmed military General retired but not tired.

Besides, i love dancing but definitely not with Python as it can make you swim dirty. #Ipobrethinkpythondance

I don't know which to believe in this confused and directionless enclave we call Nigeria. All I want is RESTRUCTURING with 6 federating units (geopolitical zones)

Ipeazu nyash don smell

Who asked them to call a meeting with Nnamdi Kanu. Remaining Ebonyi and Enugu


PS: Rochas is solidly in control of Imo state.

Buhari is taking this biafrian ish far to serious... ...

Peace has been reigning in igboland until they now plan to scatter the peace.

DrGoodman:
Continue the occupation of Igboland, continue to kill innocent civilians.

I thought it was Biafra Land.

The shame Nnamdi Kanu us putting your region through.... like the man said, its unfortunate

TheCabal:


I thought it was Biafra Land.

The shame Nnamdi Kanu us putting your region through.... like the man said, its unfortunate

Nnamdi Kanu will remain a hero forever. An unarmed civilian saying the truth as it is.

The real shame is Nigeria, they know that Nnamdi Kanu will continue to win court cases against the country so they are adopting shameful measures to suppress the truth. Nnamdi Kanu is harmless.

He has won.

The Destiny of Igbos is in their own hands. Up till now, their selfish and greedy political leaders who pick the crumbs that fall off the tables in Abuja, have not seen any need to call for a regional conference and speak with one loud and clear voice, like we did in Ibadan last week.

And the deaf man of Aso Rock also hasn't seen any need to summon IPOB and southeast leaders for a peaceful resolution of the crisis.

Come to think of it, something tells me that Bubu intentionally wants to turn the south east to a troubled zone or how does one explain the deployment of troops to a peaceful zone? Igbos should be careful not to play into his hands and they must demand immediate cessation of Operation Python Dance in their region.

DrGoodman:


Nnamdi Kanu will remain a hero forever. An unarmed civilian saying the truth as it is.

The real shame is Nigeria, they know that Nnamdi Kanu will continue to win court cases against the country so they are adopting shameful measures to suppress the truth. Nnamdi Kanu is harmless.

He has won.

We will crush him

Anyone that supports him we will do as well

IPOD must dance this pyhton dance by force....dem don buy market.

sarrki:


We will crush him

Anyone that supports him we will do as well

Keep crushing, but history is busy being made. We will remember you as crushers of peaceful igbos. Our children are taking notes.

TheCabal:


We going to give him a medal, as soon as we find one.

Nnamdi kanu has all the medals he will ever need. He is the most decorated African freedom fighter, after Mandela.

DrGoodman:


Nnamdi kanu has all the medals he will ever need. He is the most decorated African freedom fighter, after Mandela.

Damn .. you mumu pass Nnamdi Kanue

Na today?

Illegal

Too bad! IPOB miscreants must dance to the military 's python beat with kanu as the lead dancer.

Ip

DrGoodman:


Nnamdi kanu has all the medals he will ever need. He is the most decorated African freedom fighter, after Mandela.

Wow!!!

It s too early to leave DAT dance scene

Negotiate with Buhari at your own peril.


Tinubu, Atiku, Kwankwaso, Saraki etc. that negotiated and reached agreements with him are all regretting their actions.


Ikpeazu have been termed a liar by the same people he sat and had an agreement with.