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An archive photo of soldiers on a military vehicle. Photo: TV Channels / Sodiq Adelakun.
The Nigerian Army (NA) has denied claims that troops are on a mission of revenge in some communities in Abia State.
In a statement released on Monday, the army’s public relations director, Brigadier General Mohammed Yerima, also criticized an allegation that six soldiers were killed.
He noted that the military was aware of a social media report that the soldiers were allegedly killed in a clash with members of the Eastern Security Network (ESN) / Indigenous Peoples of Biafra ( IPOB).
The report, according to Yerima, alleged that as a result, residents of Elu, Amangwu and Amaekpu in the Ohafia local government area of the state embarked on a mass exodus out of fear.
The AN wishes to debunk the allegation as a baseless fabrication aimed not only at tarnishing the good image of the AN, but at creating mistrust between the public and state security agents, he said. declared.
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Recounting what happened, the army spokesperson said: The real position is that the troops carried out routine demining operations in accordance with the rules of engagement and respect for the basic human rights of citizens aimed at to re-establish socio-economic activities, which were hitherto disrupted by the activities of IPOB / ESN elements attacking security agents and government infrastructure.
Nigerian army troops, working in conjunction with Nigerian police personnel and other security agencies, relying on timely and accurate intelligence provided by patriotic citizens, are working tirelessly to restore normalcy to the communities. troubled areas and rid the state of criminal elements.
Yerima assured the residents of Abia of the safety of their lives and property and urged them to continue reporting suspicious movements and activities of strange individuals or groups in their neighborhood to the nearest security agency for quick action.
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