ENUGU-IPOB: ARMY ARRESTS IPOB ESN LEADERS IN ENUGU

The Nigerian Army has confirmed two Indigeneous People of Biafra, (IPOB), ESN ring leaders were arrested in Enugu.

The operation at the Eastern Security Network (ESN) camp was carried out Monday night in Mgbowo under Agwu Local Government Area.

In a statement on Tuesday, Major Abubakar Abdullahi, acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations confirmed the arrest.

“They are currently undergoing interrogation with a security agency”, Abdullahi added.

The spokesman said there was no incident of indiscriminate firing or unprovoked burning of houses during the raid.

He noted that the trending videos in circulation claiming to represent the aftermath were not during the Agwu operation.

Abdullahi  continued, “Investigation into the video is ongoing to ascertain when and where it was shot and those involved.

“Any personnel found culpable would be sanctioned accordingly. Updates will be communicated when investigation is completed.”