Troops of Joint Security Team have raided a suspected Indigeneous People of Biafra/Eastern Security Network (IPOB/ESN) hideout located in Mgbowo, Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State
Confirming the report, acting Deputy Director Public Relations 82 Division Nigerian Army, Major Abubakar Abdullahi said during the night operation, two ring leaders of IPOB/ ESN were arrested.
He said the suspects are currently undergoing interrogation with a security agency.
Abdullahi said contrary to IPOB/ESN propaganda video, there was no incident of indiscriminate firing or unprovoked burning of houses during the raid.
He said the joint operation in Agwu was conducted in the night and there was no destruction of any private property involved.
Abdullahi further stated that the trending videos in circulation claiming to represent the aftermath of the night operation is not portraying the Agwu operation. He said such videos are meant to whip up sentiment and incite the public against the army.
Abdullahi said investigation into the video is ongoing to ascertain when and where it was shot and those involved.
He said any personnel found culpable would be sanctioned accordingly, adding that updates will be communicated when investigation is completed.
Abdullahi advised members of the public to disregard such propaganda materials intended to mislead the public.
He said the military shall continue to support other security agencies in line with their constitutional mandate in a professional manner and any act of unprofessional conduct among the troops will not be tolerated.
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