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Three Dead As Nigerian Soldiers Shoot At Sight In Imo Community

Some agitated soldiers were seen shouting “their father”, “anyone you see, kill".

BY SAHARAREPORTERS, NEW YORKOCT 12, 2021

The Izombe community in the Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State has been deserted following the alleged onslaught of Nigerian soldiers against residents.

In a video seen by SaharaReporters, some agitated soldiers were seen shouting “their father”, “anyone you see, kill".

They were reportedly angered by the actions of some unscrupulous elements who allegedly burnt the vehicle of the soldiers.

Also, three corpses of residents were seen on the ground as one of the soldiers said in pidgin, “no be that Igbo boy be this?”

Residents were also seen carrying their luggage fleeing the community on foot to avoid being victims of the attack.

A voice was heard saying, “This one is still burning, all the houses were burnt. They burnt down everywhere. They have destroyed everything. All the houses were burnt down, nothing remains.”

Another resident said, “Nigeria Army is committing genocide in South Eastern Nigeria ordering kill on sight, after a mob killed a Soldier who shot an innocent man dead.

“These same soldiers will apologise for mistakenly killing an innocent civilian in the Northern Nigeria while fighting Islamic terrorist Boko Harm but in the South-East they will order them to shoot at any one.

“Ethnic cleansing is happening in Nigeria. Many people are missing and more than 100 houses burnt to ashes."

SaharaReporters had earlier reported how villagers of the Izombe community deserted their homes over fears trailing the alleged killing of security personnel and a youth.

According to reports, the personnel on Friday confronted a youth allegedly engaged in oil bunkering in the village and killed him.

The killing reportedly forced the youths to descend on the security personnel and killed them.


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The situation became tensed when the personnel in their numbers stormed the community for retaliation, causing the burning of the palace of the traditional ruler of the community and other houses close to the Eze’s palace.

Troops of Nigerian Army(NA) have arrested one Chiwetalu Agu while inciting members of the public and soliciting for support for the proscribed Indegenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Dressed in a very well known attire of the proscribed group, Chiwetalu Agu was picked up for questioning while inciting members of the public to join the proscribed group. Though he attempted puting up some resistance when troops made effort to take him into custody, he was not assaulted or subjected to brutalization.

While the NA recognizes the inalienable rights of the citizenry to freedom of movement and expression as enshrined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, it is apparently a violation for any individual or group to incite the public to cause mayhem or break down of law and order. It is therefore pertinent to state that while exercising such freedoms, it must be done within the confines of the law, bearing in mind the imperative for peace, and national security.

For the avoidance of doubt and emphasis, the Indigenous People of Biafra(IPOB) remains proscribed . Therefore, any individual or group seen to be projecting and advancing the cause or activities of the group is viewed as brazenly challenging the constitutionality of Federal Republic of Nigeria. More worrisome, was the fact that considering the prevailing security situation of the region, coupled with the ongoing Exercise GOLDEN DAWN , his action could be a tacit endorsement and support for the proscribed group. We have all witnessed the activities of the group take a violent dimension in recent times.

Chinwetalu Agu has clearly demonstrated uncharitable disposition to negate peace and security in the region, hence, he is taken into custody for preliminary investigation. It is important to once again place on record that the allegation that he was brutalized is false and should be disregarded accordingly.

While the NA would not allow IPOB and its sponsors to hold the region captive and allow the security situation to degenerate, it is instructive to restate that national interest supercedes any parochial consideration. Individuals or groups who fan the embers of violence are warned to desist or face the consequences of their actions. The ongoing Exercises are on course and will rid the region of all forms of criminality.

The peace loving and law abiding people of the South East are enjoined to please
go about their normal activities, as efforts are ongoing to bring perpetrators of violence to book. They are equally urged to continue to support the security agencies to restore normalcy to the region in furtherance of peace.

ONYEMA NWACHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations
7 October 2021

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