Army Disassociates Self from Burning of Houses in Enugu. (online Video)

The Nigerian Army has verified that it raided the hideouts of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Enugu.

The operation was said to have taken place Monday night in Mgbowo, Agwu Local Government Area, at the Eastern Security Network (ESN) base.

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Major Abubakar Abdullahi, acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, announced in a statement posted on the verified Facebook page of the Nigerian Army on Tuesday that two IPOB ESN ring commanders had been captured.

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The statement reads in parts; “Troops of Joint Security Team have raided a suspected Indigeneous People of Biafra/Eastern Security Network (IPOB/ESN) hideout located in Mgbowo, Awgu Local Government Area on 1 November 2021.”

“During the night operation, two ring leaders of IPOB/ ESN were arrested. The suspects are currently undergoing interrogation with a security agency.”

Alleged reckless shooting in Agwu; “Disregard the Properganda” – Army.

Meanwhile the Nigerian Army has denied burning down houses and shooting recklessly during the operation. A video had surfaced online which showed men in military uniform shooting sporadically and burning houses.

Unconfirmed reports that some Nigerian Soldiers had done that during the operation in Enugu

However, the Nigerian Army has said that there was such incident during the operation.

“It should be noted that, contrary to IPOB/ESN propaganda video, there was no incident of indiscriminate firing or unprovoked burning of houses during the raid.” They said.

“The joint operation in Agwu was conducted in the night and there was no destruction of any private property involved. The trending videos in circulation claiming to represent the aftermath of the night operation is not portraying the Agwu operation. It is meant to whip up sentiment and incite the public against the Army.”

“Meanwhile, Investigation into the video is ongoing to ascertain when and where it was shot and those involved. Any personnel found culpable would be sanctioned accordingly. Updates will be communicated when investigation is completed.”

Members of the public are advised to disregard such propaganda materials intended to mislead the public. We shall continue to support other security agencies in line with our constitutional mandate in a professional manner. “

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The army vowed to punish any soldier found any unprofessional act among it’s soldiers.

“Any act of unprofessional conduct among our troops will not be tolerated.” He said