The Nigerian Army has debunked a story making rounds on the social media that troops are on vengeance mission in some communities in Abia State following the death of six soldiers in a clash with ESN/IPOB terrorists. The Army made this announcement in Abuja on Monday through a press release signed by the Director of Public Relations Muhammad Yerima.
The information which the army described as a baseless fabrication aimed at not only tarnishing the good image of the army but to create distrust between the public and security agents in the state has caused, residents of Elu, Amangwu and Amaekpu in Ohafia LGA to embarked on mass exodus out of fear.
Yerima however explained that the true position is that troops carried out routine clearance operations in line with the rules of engagement and respect for fundamental human rights of the citizens aimed at restoring socio-economic activities which were disrupted by criminal activities of members IPOB/ESN who attack security agents and government infrastructures.
Troops of the Nigerian Army working with personnel of Nigeria Police and other security agencies leveraging on timely and accurate intelligence provided by patriotic citizens, are working tirelessly to restore normalcy to troubled areas and to rid the state a of criminal elements.
The Nigerian Army further reassured the good people of Abia State of the safety of their lives and property and also urge them to continue to report suspicious movements and activities of strange individuals or groups in their vicinity to the nearest security agency.
