Troops of the Nigerian Army are currently battling gunmen suspected to be operatives of the Eastern Security Network in Nsukka town of Enugu State.

SaharaReporters learnt that there has been apprehension in certain parts of the town since Wednesday.

It was learnt that the military took the battle to suspected ESN operatives where they believed they were hiding.

A source in the area said there is tension while the gun battle rages on.

According to the source, many people have abandoned their houses and fled to neighbouring communities.

“Soldiers of the Nigerian Army are currently locked in a gun battle with ESN boys in Nsukka. They have been clashing since yesterday evening and some parts of the town are still tense. Heavy shooting presently going on,” he stated.

SaharaReporters had on Tuesday reported that eight persons were killed after Fulani herdsmen and operatives of the ESN had a violent clash in Adani area in the Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State.

SaharaReporters had stated that the ESN operatives came to support the Igga community who were being allegedly attacked by the rampaging herdsmen in their farms and houses.

Eyewitnesses had narrated that trouble started on Sunday when some Fulani herdsmen shot a member of the community on his farm and also blocked sympathisers from taking the victim to hospital.

“It was the refusal of the Fulani herdsmen to prevent the wounded farmer from being rushed to hospital that triggered angry reactions from residents, who called the attention of some members of the Eastern Security Network to the assault.

“It led to a terrible, bloody showdown between the herders and the ESN. Eight persons were killed. I cannot say if they were herdsmen or villagers,” the source had added.

Another source explained that while the herdsmen formed a barricade to prevent the young farmer from being rushed to hospital, the ESN operatives came on motorcycles and shot at the crowd of people barricading the injured farmer.

“After that episode played out, a mosque was also razed by angry youths in the community leading to many residents of Adani, an agricultural community, fleeing the area to neighbouring communities in Nsukka and Igboetiti local government areas,” he said.

Some of the fleeing Adani residents explained that the ESN operatives were in bushes and sighted by hunters and local vigilantes searching for the Fulani herdsmen and their cattle – a situation which had led to tension in the area.

The residents noted that they feared the herdsmen might be planning to stage a reprisal

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But why are they not facing herdsmen like this

Worst mistake of Nigeria

If Nigeria government is not aiding errorist why will their Army engage ESN instead of Bokoharam fulani bandit or herdsmen in Nigeria,They will surely fail. Biafra land must be rid of evil people.

The armed forces are not neutral. They collude with the armed bandits. They facilitate their movements. I ask everyone one of you to defend your territory.” - TY Danjuma.




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Scores don come out since

May the best man win

So soldiers has come to rescue their their Fulani brothers

Those idiotic useless zoo army will surely get exactly what they want. They should know that the days of intimidation is over, and if they should do any how , they will see any how.

After the Army dislodges the ESN ... the Fulani Millitia will then have a field day.

God pass them!!!

Battles everywhere

Nigerian soldiers will not attack Fulani terrorist. Why are fighting people that came for rescue. Nigeria my country

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The Nigerian Army should be classified as a terrorist organization, and should be treated as such. I wish I had access to a gun, anywhere I see them, I will just shoot them.

As long as the ESN is not recognized by the state governments, they shall surely be treated and terrorists. And we all know what happens to terrorists

Nnamdi Kanu and his gang have turned the SE into a battlefield.

Army is fighting war with Shekau boko haram, ISIS boko haram, bandits, ND militants, and now ESN. Very soon they will start fighting every Nigerian in the street. What a time to be a soldier. I pity Southerners in the army right now.

mad o.
I just feel pity for the solders because they are fight for no just course and just die for nothing.

Nigeriabiafra82:
Worst mistake of Nigeria

If Nigeria government is not aiding errorist why will their Army engage ESN instead of Bokoharam fulani bandit or herdsmen in Nigeria,They will surely fail. Biafra land must be rid of evil people.

The armed forces are not neutral. They collude with the armed bandits. They facilitate their movements. I ask everyone one of you to defend your territory.” - TY Danjuma.




You are late with the news
Scores don come out since

abeg wetin be the scores?

It seems God himself self has joined the battle to defend the oppressed, the innocent, the defenceless against the demons fueling oppression, nepotism, wickedness, satanic war