Nigeria Military Allegedly Conducts Air Strikes In Orlu, In Search Of Eastern Security Network (Video)
-A video surfaced online has shown that Nigeria military fighter jets have been deployed to Orlu in Imo state
-Sahara reporters stated that the airstrikes began at noon on Thursday, 18 February
-The military personnel are said to be searching for members of the eastern security network
Military fighter jets are reported to have been deployed to communities in Orlu, Imo State by the Nigerian army.
Report from news outlet Sahara reporters revealed that the airstrikes started at noon on Thursday as the military tries to dislodge members of the Eastern Security Network (ESN).
ESN operatives had a clash with soldiers of the Nigerian army in January that resulted in the death of 4 soldiers.
A video of the airstrike surfaced online which has resulted in heightened tensions and anxiety in the communities.
Nigeria Soldiers currently airing bombardments in Orlu Imo State, which killed many innocent people.
There are reports that market places were affected.
Nigeria military is currently looking for #ESN who are checkmating the activities of killer Fulani herdsmen#CoalCityConnect pic.twitter.com/I0laiYvFDW
— South East Connect (@Coal_City) February 18, 2021
https://twitter.com/honilatte/status/1362312823024590851?s=21
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Nigerians on social media have condemned the actions of the military, calling it an act of war.
They have advised the military to go to the north in search of bandits and terrorists as those are more dangerous zones.
So the Nigerian Army has declared WAR on Eastern Nigerians through airstrikes at Orlu in imo state??
Are we already back to the 1967 genocide.??
I just want to know cuz I'll most definitely pick the side my forefathers picked which is "BIAFRA".
— Ódùdù Ékpè 🦁 OBIdient (@Obong_Ekpe) February 18, 2021
What is this reports of Nigerian military dropping bombs in Orlu? Is that the Sambisa forest?
— Aisha Yesufu (@AishaYesufu) February 18, 2021
Saharareporters also released a report in December last year that claimed that the military had deployed combat helicopters to forest where they suspected that ESN operatives were camped.
The Nigerian military is yet to comment on the situation or deny it.
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