The Nigerian Army has claimed that recent killings, arson and destructions in the south-eastern part of the country Nigeria were orchestrated and executed by members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Eastern Security Network (ESN).

The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, stated this while briefing newsmen on the ongoing army exercises across the country on Monday in Abuja.

Nwachukwu said the group had engaged in the killing of innocent citizens and burning of houses and turned around to accuse personnel of the Nigerian Army of perpetrating the acts.

He urged the public to disregard the various videos in circulation depicting army personnel as enemies of the people.

Nwachukwu said that troops of 82 Division operating under “Exercise Golden Dawn” in the region had continued to protect lives and property as well as checkmating the activities of IPOB/ESN in the region.

He said that the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, had on Oct. 4, inaugurated Exercises Still Waters, Enduring Peace And Golden Dawn in the South-South, South-West, North-Central and South-East zones covering 20 states and FCT.

According to him, these exercises are traditionally scheduled to hold in the last quarter of the year to checkmate all forms of crimes as the yuletide approaches.

“As it stands today, troops have maintained an offensive posture, conducting several kinetic operations in the forms of raids on criminal hideouts and patrols amongst others.

“So far, all the exercises have recorded significant successes. I will go through each subsequently by way of reporting,” he said.

Under Exercise Golden Dawn, Nwachukwu said that members of IPOB/ESN had recently engaged in arson and wanton destruction of property at Izombe Community of Oguta Local Government Area of Imo.

He said the act was perpetrated by one Chukwunonso Iherue, a convict who was among the escapees from the Owerri Correctional Centre on April 5.

He said Iherue masterminded the attack on Izombe Divisional Police Headquarters on May 14, during which four of his gang members were neutralised.

The army spokesperson also noted that Iherue also masterminded the attack on the same Police Divisional Headquarters on Aug. 13 where three policemen were killed.

He added that the said Iherue and his gang members were seen parading Izombe community, flying the Biafra insignia on Oct. 1, while threatening and instilling fear in the people, thereby creating tension in the community.

He said when troops attempted to arrest him, he escaped with the help of some persons until he was later neutralised when he engaged the troops with fire from his pistol in a frantic attempt to escape.

“The group opened fire on own troops, killing two soldiers in the process.

“In an effort to avoid civilian casualty and collateral damage in the community, troops tactically withdrew from the area.

“Unfortunately, the suspected IPOB members ran amok, setting ablaze houses and other property belonging to those perceived to be against them.

“A reinforcement team was deployed to Izombe and the security situation was immediately stabilised, while peace has since returned to the community.

“It was, however, observed on arrival at the community that the criminal gang also burnt own troops van in addition to other public and private property,” he said.

Nwachukwu further said that troops of Sector 5 in Anambra neutralised three IPOB gunmen who attacked a Nigerian Police checkpoint on Okija-Onitsha expressway on October 7.

He added that troops also foiled an attack by suspected IPOB/ESN gunmen at Arochukwu Correctional Facility in Abia, among other operational successes in the southeast zone of the country.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/11/ipob-esn-responsible-for-arson-killings-in-southeast-%e2%80%95-army/?utm_source=&utm_medium=twitter

Every Nigerian knows that-- including all Nigerians abroad why telling us again?

Once they wan't to talk rubbish,they carry one of our own.
An igbo man knows the effort put into rebuilding and so would not jeorpadise it.We value human life cos we dont breed like rabbits.
We are not like those people who will live on someones land for 30 yrs and would never erect any rrasonable structure..Those Almajiri ppl.

Nobody believes you ppl anymore .Divide and rule tactics

Nigeria Ex-Boko Haram Army is the number one terrorist group in Southeast Nigeria. Responsible for killing, kidnapping, torture and rape of innocent residents. They also provide cover for Fulani herdsmen terrorists friends.

Their anger is that Nnamdi Kanu's Eastern Security Network has been able to successfully evict these evil herdsmen from Igboland.

Today 1st November 2021, let it be on record that the Nigerian Army unleashed terrorism on Agwu Community, Enugu state in Fulani herdsmen fashion. https://www.nairaland.com/6829990/soldiers-shooting-into-civilians-homes

Igbos, we shall survive and emmerge victorious from all these Nigeria-sponsored terrorism and propaganda.

State sponsored terrorism

White lies

Nigeria terrorist army telling lies to save face.



Igbos know those terrorising them,and they are Nigeria army.


Below is dirty aboki soldiers cheering,shooting direct to civilians and burning houses in Enugu State.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOSFLBumhSQ

LOL ... Nigerian army. Burn down civilian houses, now video evidence has been released, you are blaming IPOB

Nigeria military is just lieing.

Are you lieing to get the heart of the mass??...... You know it's not possible.

Igbos have literally left you Nigerians..
Conduct a referendum to let them be on their own

So the video where so-called nigerian soldiers were shooting sporadically into people's homes unprovoked in Enugu, is also Ipob/Esn?
Are those soldiers killing innocent people in broad daylight ipob/Esn?

These foolz are all cvrsed. One Nigeria my foot.

Abdul05:
Who does not know that should come out from hiding ...abeg.


Every Nigerian knows that-- including all Nigerians abroad why telling us again?

Osogboprince:
We the igbos and yorubas are solidly behind the army successes in the zone, ipob and that criminal never-do-well albino wants to cause chaos in the east but good a thing he has been captured like a small rat , well done our heroic troops , we in the east know the true story

and you Nigeria Govt paid agents have to rush to thread to comment rubbish, yours acts is the reasons God cursed the black race.

Osogboprince:
We the igbos and yorubas are solidly behind the army successes in the zone, ipob and that criminal never-do-well albino wants to cause chaos in the east but good a thing he has been captured like a small rat , well done our heroic troops , we in the east know the true story

I agree with you Basirudeen my Yoruba Muslim brother from Osogbo. IPOB must be dealt with for wanting to abandon our ewedu skulls in the hands of fulanis. It will never happen inshallah. Igbos must suffer with us

NA has taken over from NPF

This has always been the plan of Nigeria army... perfect crime to hang on IPOB

Tranquillity360:
Nigeria terrorist army telling lies to save face.



Igbos know those terrorising them,and they are Nigeria army.


Below is dirty aboki soldiers cheering and burning houses in Enugu.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOSFLBumhSQ

Imagine the rubbish. Are these not the Fulani terrorists that Bulhari's cabal of dimwits enlisted into the armed forces and tagged repentant Bokoharam?

tempest01:
LOL ... Nigerian army. Burn down civilian houses, now video evidence has been released, you are blaming IPOB

Anything they say you accept, it is what you wanted, you think you can achieve Biafra by intimidating We the Federal Government of Nigeria? You will see fire, you will wail UN come & see genocide.

AntiBMC:


Imagine the rubbish. Are these not the Fulani terrorists that Bulhari's cabal of dimwits enlisted into the armed forces and tagged repentant Bokoharam?

Some of them their pidgin english sounds like people from South West Nigeria.

How does these people feel while they lie?

adamsmith914:
Anything they say you accept, it is what you wanted, you think you can achieve Biafra by intimidating We the Federal Government of Nigeria? You will see fire, you will wail UN come & see genocide.

Shut up, You just assume everybody is IGBO

Come rain come shine, we say no to fulani herdsmen. No matter what. I no blame the military, I blame our useless south eastern governors

Everyone knows that it was tye Nigerian Army that burnt Izombe

Now this idiot called Brigadier Nwachukwu is coming to say it was IPOB that did it

federal hosted terror

Ulunne777:
Once they wan't to talk rubbish,they carry one of our own.
An igbo man knows the effort put into rebuilding and so would not jeorpadise it.We value human life cos we dont breed like rabbits.
We are not like those people who will live on someones land for 30 yrs and would never erect any rrasonable structure..Those Almajiri ppl.

Nobody believes you ppl anymore .Divide and rule tactics

he is not your own he is a Nigerian . your own is chilling in DSS cell.

Easterners shouldn't worry army are sent to east to safe you from Fulani attacks which ESN failed to stop .

Osogboprince:
We the igbos and yorubas are solidly behind the army successes in the zone, ipob and that criminal never-do-well albino wants to cause chaos in the east but good a thing he has been captured like a small rat , well done our heroic troops , we in the east know the true story

God forbid evil.

YoruBandits and Igbo's are never and can never be the same.

Igbo's are against injustice and nepotism, Yoruba's love nepotism and injustices.

powerkey:


God forbid evil.

YoruBandits and Igbo's are never and can never be the same.

Igbo's are against injustice and nepotism, Yoruba's love nepotism and injustices.

go sit at home .if Yoruba love injustice will you overflowed Lagos ?

When we were telling ibos that the monster created by nnamdi Kanu will consume them they told us to shut up and mind our business. This is just the beginning. Most of you know nothing about war

Ipob terrorists are in trouble