The Nigerian Army has claimed that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and not soldiers were responsible for the burning and destruction of properties in lzombe community of Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State.

The Director of Army Media Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu made the denial in a statement on Monday, claiming that suspected members of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) were responsible.



It would be recalled that residents had accused soldiers of shooting a youth of the community identified as Chukwunonso Iherue during a heated argument that led to his death.

Reports also had it that the youths of the community mobilized and attacked the soldiers, resulting in the alleged killing of two soldiers and the burning of vehicles.

Soldiers reported reinforced and stormed the community in a reprisal attack and allegedly killed many residents and burnt houses.

Nwachukwu, while giving an update on the operations of the Exercise Golden Dawn, Still Waters, and Enduring Peace launched on October 4, claimed that IPOB members attacked properties belonging to those perceived to be against them.

He said: “Following the recent unfortunate incident in Izombe Community of Oguta LGA in Imo State which was characterized by arson and wanton destruction of properties by members of the outlawed IPOB.

“It has become pertinent to state the facts of the matter and set the records straight for the benefit of the general public.

“At about 9 am on October 8, 2021, troops of Ex GOLDEN DAWN Sector B received a distress call regarding the criminal activities of one Chukwunonso Iherue, a convict who was among the escapees from the Owerri Correctional Centre on April 5 2021.

“Iherue was armed with a pistol and was threatening, intimidating and inciting persons in the Izombe community to support the proscribed IPOB terrorist group.

“It is on record that late Chukwunonso Iherue masterminded the attack on Izombe Divisional Police Headquarters on May 14, 2021, during which four of his gang members were neutralized.

“Similarly, he masterminded the attack on the same Police Divisional Headquarters on August 13, 2021, where three policemen paid the supreme price.

“Again on October 1, 2021, Iherue and his gang members were seen parading Izombe Community, flying the Biafra insignia while threatening and instilling fear in the people, thereby creating tension in the community.

“When troops attempted to arrest him, he escaped with the help of some persons. Since then, troops have kept a close watch and have been on his trail.

“On receipt of the distress call, troops deployed to the scene and attempted to apprehend the suspect. “The criminal was neutralized as he engaged the troops with fire from his pistol in a frantic attempt to escape.

“Youths in the community then mobilized a large number of suspected IPOB members armed with automatic weapons and bearing IPOB insignia.

“The group opened fire on the troops, killing two soldiers in the process. In an effort to avoid civilian casualty and collateral damage in the community, troops tactically withdrew from the area.

“Unfortunately, the suspected IPOB members ran amok, setting ablaze houses and other properties belonging to those perceived to be against them.”

According to Nwachukwu, a reinforcement team was deployed to Izombe, leading to the stabilisation of the security situation in the community.

He however added that on arrival at the community, the criminal gang had also burnt the troops’ Hilux van in addition to other public and private properties.

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Shameless soldiers

The worst in Nigeria history

Igbos forming James Bond. Imagine, unarm civilian fighting Nigeria ARMY. What do you expect? They will wipe out that community and tag them criminals. Las las FG will turn blind eye and form a ghost commitee to investigate the all drama.

Not surprising from the Liegerian army. Even Soldier ants would be gutted such spineless cowards share the same name with them.

useless people, with all the videos on the internet these demented folks still dey talk rubbish

Bastards na ipob matter go kill all of Una

Buhari get mind sha...

after4:
useless people, with all the videos on the internet these demented folks still dey talk rubbish

If they are looking for literate person, you should hide your head.

How are the unattributed videos on the internet related to the Izombe incident?

I feel your pain, one of the Ipob angels who escaped from Owerri prison has now
been neutralized.

Childish lies.

Its time igbo people should stop accepting this post of being a lying machine called "spokperson, pro, or media personel" as used by the army, from any security organization in nigeria.

Shameless buffoons.........

Naaah! Don't make me faint with this barefaced deception. I don't trust that source yet, until other verifiable outlets relate same, then we will debate this serious indictment.

How can you tell me that it's IPOB that's freely speaking Hausa in that video while shooting??

The entire squad was regaling in Hausa jubilant notes.... "everywhere catch fire".

IPOB will gladly speak Igbo if they were to be the one behind that wanton savagery.

We hope to hear the Military command's defense from a reputable source soon. SMH

News for only Yoruba Muslims like me with foam in our oily skulls to believe

Ussycool:
Igbos forming James Bond. Imagine, unarm civilian fighting Nigeria ARMY. What do you expect? They will wipe out that community and tag them criminals. Las las FG will turn blind eye and form a ghost commitee to investigate the all drama.

Army withdrew
IPOB started burning people houses
And you believe?
Because you hear IPOB ABI?
Even a 2year baby can see the lies.
Fulanis will commit evil and call Igbo to defend it.
Aru melu.

ivolt:

If they are looking for literate person, you should hide your head.

How are the unattributed videos on the internet related to the Izombe incident?

I feel your pain, one of the Ipob angels who escaped from Owerri prison has now
been neutralized.

You are the one who is an been deceived. So you do believe Nigerian Army? Stop reasoning with your anus

We already know

The very shabby way they wore the Army Uniform and the poor handling of their guns in the Video already made it too abundantly clear that they were definitely not Nigerian Soldiers

Nobody will claim the bad acts

We know that ipob are just acting script
Those animals can lie too much

after4:
useless people, with all the videos on the internet these demented folks still dey talk rubbish

Exactly

I BELIEVE THE ARMY, IS DSS SCRIPT THEY ARE ACTING . NOBODY WAS KILLED IS MOVIE DSS IS ACTING, IPOBEANS UNA GO TIRE

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Chukuw okike kaboom

Ussycool:
Igbos forming James Bond. Imagine, unarm civilian fighting Nigeria ARMY. What do you expect? They will wipe out that community and tag them criminals. Las las FG will turn blind eye and form a ghost commitee to investigate the all drama.

And you expect the victims not react ?

Am not the cause of your frustration, better tell osinbade to give you your monthly 30k month don end oh

ivolt:

If they are looking for literate person, you should hide your head.

How are the unattributed videos on the internet related to the Izombe incident?

I feel your pain, one of the Ipob angels who escaped from Owerri prison has now
been neutralized.

Ok

What's the limit?

Even with overwhelming evidences

Did the youths fight IPOB?

So after the youths of the village killed soldiers, IPOB got angry and burnt the village?

Cos of their love for the army?

These guys are so incompetent that they can't tell ordinary lies

christistruth01:
We already know

The very shabby way they wore the Army Uniform and the poor handling of their guns in the Video already made it too abundantly clear that they were definitely not Nigerian Soldiers

Illiterate, this is another of their numerous arson and destructions

This one happened in Imo

You are here talking about their Jihad in Enugu

Must hurt to have your single digit IQ

Emergingnation:
Says a Chronic unity that can't imagine himself with out Igbo

Headslamming terrorist

Niger Delta Unity Beggar Terrorist

Have you relocated your People all over Nigeria to Biafra yet or are you still shouting and seeking for notice

Shame

sapientia:
What's the limit?

Even with overwhelming evidences

Did the youths fight IPOB?

So after the youths of the village killed soldiers, IPOB got angry and burnt the village?

Cos of their love for the army?

These guys are so incompetent that they can't tell ordinary lies



Illiterate, this is another of their numerous arson and destructions

This one happened in Imo

You are here talking about their Jihad in Enugu

Must hurt to have your single digit IQ

Shut up

Lying Propaganda is the only Language IPOB

Speaks

otherwise money from donations of deceived followers would immediately run out and IPOB leaders would have no money to buy new Fendi designer Wears and Carry Women some which they run after all the way from US and Europe to as far as Kenya

Just look at our pathetic army. Little wonder the whole world see them as useless army.