There was fresh panic in Orlu and Orsu Local Government Areas of Imo State on Thursday as the Nigerian military began operations in search of the camps occupied by the personnel of Eastern Security Network (ESN) linked with Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
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TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that a similar incident had played out some three weeks ago with some residents shot dead.
Look At The Military Presence In Orlu, Imo State. Over 2000 Soldiers Deployed To Orlu, A Peaceful Community Just Because The @HQNigerianArmy Wants To Protect Armed Fulani Herdsmen Terrorising The Communities In Orlu. This Is Why We Must Fully Arm Ourselves And Defend Our Lands. pic.twitter.com/JiL3faIuiO
— Somto Okonkwo (@General_Somto) February 18, 2021
To calm frail nerves and return peace to the troubled communities, the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma declared a dusk to dawn curfew in 10 Local Governments.
Confirming the fresh invasion, the army spokesperson of the 34 artillery Brigade, Obinze, Owerri, Imo state, Babatunde Zubairu, said the locals were not being harassed.
He confirmed the deployment of helicopters and other military gadgets in the operations.
The army spokesperson said that the operation was an offshoot of military intelligence.
Many the operation which happened unannounced had caused serious tension in the area with many hiding in their homes to avoid falling casualties.