Tension in Top Southeast State as Soldiers Invade Community, Burn Houses

• Residents of the Obeagu Community in Ishielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State have been moved out of their comfort zone
• This is as the Nigerian soldiers allegedly invaded the community in the earlier hours of Monday and allegedly burned some houses
• Meanwhile, multiple reports indicate it is still not clear why the military invaded the community

A report by The Punch has it that Troops of the Nigerian Army have reportedly invaded Obeagu Community in Ishielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.

Some community leaders disclosed on Monday morning, December 12, that the troops who invaded the community around 5:00 am, had been shooting sporadically and allegedly burning some houses.

What really happened

The soldiers were said to have entered the community with 10 Hilux vehicles and seven armored tanks with over 100 military personnel, according to Sahara Reporters.

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It was not clear why the military invaded the community, however, nobody had been reported killed so far. Only one woman was said to have been hit by stray bullet.

Unknown gunmen attacked Ebonyi

Meanwhile, The Nation reported that gunmen have invaded Abakaliki, capital of Ebonyi State, shooting sporadically causing residents to run for their lives.

The situation led to a rowdy situation in the city with traders forced to close their shops and retire to their homes.

Residents flee

Many others took refuge in hotels and anywhere they could find or fear of running into the gunmen.

Unconfirmed reports said the gunmen have razed a section of Ahịa Ofú market located along the Abakaliki-Enugu highway.

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In a related development, the Coalition against Terrorism and Banditry in Nigeria has described the Nigerian Army as a bastion of democracy through its numerous interventions, especially in internal security operations across the country.

Commending the Army for its uncompromising and apolitical posture, the Coalition said the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Faruk Yahaya, has injected fresh ideas into the operations and welfare of troops in line with global trends in addressing security challenges.

In a statement signed by its convener, Comr. Ibrahim Ahmed, the group also hailed the leadership of the Nigerian Army for undertaking the annual Chief of Army Staff conference held in Sokoto state.

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Similarly, the Arewa Citizens Action for Good Governance has acknowledged the efforts of Lt. Gen. Yahaya in the fight against banditry and other forms of criminalities in the country.

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In a statement signed by its president, Comrade Sani Mohammed, and sent to Legit.ng on Monday, November 14, the group said the zeal and commitment of the Nigerian Army are laudable and responsible for the numerous gains recorded so far in most parts of the country.

The group said since Yahaya assumed office, the operations of the Nigerian Army in addressing the security challenges in the country have been noteworthy.

Source: Legit.ng